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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,264.68, 3,398.28 and 1,224.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,264.68, 3,398.28 and 1,224.66 is: 1,837.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,264.68 : 3,398.28 = 1,224.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,264.68/3,398.28 = 1,224.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,264.68x = 3,398.28 × 1,224.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,264.68x = 4,161,737.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,161,737.58/2,264.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,837.67

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