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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,264.60, 3,397.08 and 1,032.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,264.60, 3,397.08 and 1,032.06 is: 1,548.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,264.60 : 3,397.08 = 1,032.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,264.60/3,397.08 = 1,032.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,264.60x = 3,397.08 × 1,032.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,264.60x = 3,505,990.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,505,990.38/2,264.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,548.17

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