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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,264.58, 3,379.23 and 2,019.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,264.58, 3,379.23 and 2,019.42 is: 3,013.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,264.58 : 3,379.23 = 2,019.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,264.58/3,379.23 = 2,019.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,264.58x = 3,379.23 × 2,019.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,264.58x = 6,824,074.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,824,074.55/2,264.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,013.40

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