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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,264.68, 3,124.98 and 1,320.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,264.68, 3,124.98 and 1,320.34 is: 1,821.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,264.68 : 3,124.98 = 1,320.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,264.68/3,124.98 = 1,320.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,264.68x = 3,124.98 × 1,320.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,264.68x = 4,126,036.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,126,036.09/2,264.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,821.91

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