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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,264.50, 3,124.47 and 1,319.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,264.50, 3,124.47 and 1,319.72 is: 1,820.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,264.50 : 3,124.47 = 1,319.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,264.50/3,124.47 = 1,319.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,264.50x = 3,124.47 × 1,319.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,264.50x = 4,123,425.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,123,425.55/2,264.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,820.90

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