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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,264.79, 3,122.87 and 1,424.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,264.79, 3,122.87 and 1,424.46 is: 1,964.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,264.79 : 3,122.87 = 1,424.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,264.79/3,122.87 = 1,424.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,264.79x = 3,122.87 × 1,424.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,264.79x = 4,448,403.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,448,403.40/2,264.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,964.16

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