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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,264.59, 3,395.82 and 1,340.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,264.59, 3,395.82 and 1,340.28 is: 2,009.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,264.59 : 3,395.82 = 1,340.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,264.59/3,395.82 = 1,340.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,264.59x = 3,395.82 × 1,340.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,264.59x = 4,551,354.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,551,354.66/2,264.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,009.79

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