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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,264.55, 3,391.35 and 1,287.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,264.55, 3,391.35 and 1,287.69 is: 1,928.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,264.55 : 3,391.35 = 1,287.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,264.55/3,391.35 = 1,287.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,264.55x = 3,391.35 × 1,287.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,264.55x = 4,367,007.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,367,007.48/2,264.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,928.42

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