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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,264.74, 3,391.61 and 1,151.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,264.74, 3,391.61 and 1,151.23 is: 1,724.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,264.74 : 3,391.61 = 1,151.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,264.74/3,391.61 = 1,151.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,264.74x = 3,391.61 × 1,151.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,264.74x = 3,904,506.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,904,506.22/2,264.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,724.05

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