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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,264.82, 3,395.94 and 704.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,264.82, 3,395.94 and 704.34 is: 1,056.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,264.82 : 3,395.94 = 704.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,264.82/3,395.94 = 704.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,264.82x = 3,395.94 × 704.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,264.82x = 2,391,896.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,391,896.38/2,264.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,056.11

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