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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,264.60, 3,127.74 and 1,804.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,264.60, 3,127.74 and 1,804.52 is: 2,492.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,264.60 : 3,127.74 = 1,804.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,264.60/3,127.74 = 1,804.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,264.60x = 3,127.74 × 1,804.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,264.60x = 5,644,069.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,644,069.38/2,264.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,492.30

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