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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,264.47, 3,397.34 and 1,291.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,264.47, 3,397.34 and 1,291.26 is: 1,937.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,264.47 : 3,397.34 = 1,291.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,264.47/3,397.34 = 1,291.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,264.47x = 3,397.34 × 1,291.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,264.47x = 4,386,849.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,386,849.25/2,264.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,937.25

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