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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,264.68, 3,396.60 and 1,031.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,264.68, 3,396.60 and 1,031.80 is: 1,547.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,264.68 : 3,396.60 = 1,031.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,264.68/3,396.60 = 1,031.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,264.68x = 3,396.60 × 1,031.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,264.68x = 3,504,611.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,504,611.88/2,264.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,547.51

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