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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,264.79, 3,397.49 and 704.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,264.79, 3,397.49 and 704.90 is: 1,057.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,264.79 : 3,397.49 = 704.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,264.79/3,397.49 = 704.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,264.79x = 3,397.49 × 704.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,264.79x = 2,394,902.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,394,902.28/2,264.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,057.45

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