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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,264.54, 3,397.12 and 704.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,264.54, 3,397.12 and 704.66 is: 1,057.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,264.54 : 3,397.12 = 704.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,264.54/3,397.12 = 704.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,264.54x = 3,397.12 × 704.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,264.54x = 2,393,814.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,393,814.58/2,264.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,057.09

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