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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,264.59, 3,125.24 and 1,320.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,264.59, 3,125.24 and 1,320.04 is: 1,821.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,264.59 : 3,125.24 = 1,320.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,264.59/3,125.24 = 1,320.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,264.59x = 3,125.24 × 1,320.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,264.59x = 4,125,441.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,125,441.81/2,264.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,821.72

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