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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,264.90, 3,394.31 and 1,484.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,264.90, 3,394.31 and 1,484.56 is: 2,224.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,264.90 : 3,394.31 = 1,484.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,264.90/3,394.31 = 1,484.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,264.90x = 3,394.31 × 1,484.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,264.90x = 5,039,053.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,039,053.67/2,264.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,224.85

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