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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,264.81, 3,403.63 and 1,340.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,264.81, 3,403.63 and 1,340.54 is: 2,014.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,264.81 : 3,403.63 = 1,340.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,264.81/3,403.63 = 1,340.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,264.81x = 3,403.63 × 1,340.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,264.81x = 4,562,685.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,562,685.14/2,264.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,014.60

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