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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,264.68, 3,399.36 and 1,522.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,264.68, 3,399.36 and 1,522.12 is: 2,284.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,264.68 : 3,399.36 = 1,522.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,264.68/3,399.36 = 1,522.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,264.68x = 3,399.36 × 1,522.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,264.68x = 5,174,233.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,174,233.84/2,264.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,284.75

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