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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,264.49, 3,381.24 and 2,028.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,264.49, 3,381.24 and 2,028.70 is: 3,029.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,264.49 : 3,381.24 = 2,028.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,264.49/3,381.24 = 2,028.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,264.49x = 3,381.24 × 2,028.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,264.49x = 6,859,521.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,859,521.59/2,264.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,029.17

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