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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,264.74, 3,397.17 and 1,225.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,264.74, 3,397.17 and 1,225.54 is: 1,838.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,264.74 : 3,397.17 = 1,225.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,264.74/3,397.17 = 1,225.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,264.74x = 3,397.17 × 1,225.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,264.74x = 4,163,367.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,163,367.72/2,264.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,838.34

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