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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,264.68, 3,394.14 and 1,237.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,264.68, 3,394.14 and 1,237.48 is: 1,854.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,264.68 : 3,394.14 = 1,237.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,264.68/3,394.14 = 1,237.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,264.68x = 3,394.14 × 1,237.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,264.68x = 4,200,180.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,200,180.37/2,264.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,854.65

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