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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,264.76, 3,395.34 and 1,489.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,264.76, 3,395.34 and 1,489.59 is: 2,233.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,264.76 : 3,395.34 = 1,489.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,264.76/3,395.34 = 1,489.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,264.76x = 3,395.34 × 1,489.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,264.76x = 5,057,664.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,057,664.51/2,264.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,233.20

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