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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,264.73, 3,392.52 and 1,340.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,264.73, 3,392.52 and 1,340.73 is: 2,008.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,264.73 : 3,392.52 = 1,340.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,264.73/3,392.52 = 1,340.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,264.73x = 3,392.52 × 1,340.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,264.73x = 4,548,453.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,548,453.34/2,264.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,008.39

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