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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,264.59, 3,395.29 and 997.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,264.59, 3,395.29 and 997.54 is: 1,495.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,264.59 : 3,395.29 = 997.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,264.59/3,395.29 = 997.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,264.59x = 3,395.29 × 997.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,264.59x = 3,386,924.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,386,924.12/2,264.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,495.60

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