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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,264.60, 3,394.16 and 1,030.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,264.60, 3,394.16 and 1,030.32 is: 1,544.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,264.60 : 3,394.16 = 1,030.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,264.60/3,394.16 = 1,030.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,264.60x = 3,394.16 × 1,030.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,264.60x = 3,497,070.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,497,070.93/2,264.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,544.23

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