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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,264.63, 3,397.43 and 704.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,264.63, 3,397.43 and 704.60 is: 1,057.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,264.63 : 3,397.43 = 704.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,264.63/3,397.43 = 704.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,264.63x = 3,397.43 × 704.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,264.63x = 2,393,808.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,393,808.67/2,264.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,057.04

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