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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,264.50, 3,411.86 and 2,045.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,264.50, 3,411.86 and 2,045.38 is: 3,081.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,264.50 : 3,411.86 = 2,045.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,264.50/3,411.86 = 2,045.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,264.50x = 3,411.86 × 2,045.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,264.50x = 6,978,550.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,978,550.21/2,264.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,081.72

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