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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,272.24, 3,406.02 and 1,347.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,272.24, 3,406.02 and 1,347.64 is: 2,020.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,272.24 : 3,406.02 = 1,347.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,272.24/3,406.02 = 1,347.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,272.24x = 3,406.02 × 1,347.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,272.24x = 4,590,088.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,590,088.79/2,272.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,020.07

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