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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,264.58, 3,124.44 and 1,379.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,264.58, 3,124.44 and 1,379.45 is: 1,903.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,264.58 : 3,124.44 = 1,379.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,264.58/3,124.44 = 1,379.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,264.58x = 3,124.44 × 1,379.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,264.58x = 4,310,016.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,310,016.57/2,264.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,903.23

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