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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,264.76, 3,124.62 and 1,380.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,264.76, 3,124.62 and 1,380.24 is: 1,904.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,264.76 : 3,124.62 = 1,380.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,264.76/3,124.62 = 1,380.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,264.76x = 3,124.62 × 1,380.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,264.76x = 4,312,725.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,312,725.51/2,264.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,904.27

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