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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,264.87, 3,397.84 and 704.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,264.87, 3,397.84 and 704.79 is: 1,057.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,264.87 : 3,397.84 = 704.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,264.87/3,397.84 = 704.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,264.87x = 3,397.84 × 704.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,264.87x = 2,394,763.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,394,763.65/2,264.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,057.35

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