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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,264.72, 3,125.44 and 1,704.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,264.72, 3,125.44 and 1,704.18 is: 2,351.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,264.72 : 3,125.44 = 1,704.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,264.72/3,125.44 = 1,704.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,264.72x = 3,125.44 × 1,704.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,264.72x = 5,326,312.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,326,312.34/2,264.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,351.86

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