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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,286.04, 3,154.74 and 1,264

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,286.04, 3,154.74 and 1,264 is: 1,744.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,286.04 : 3,154.74 = 1,264 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,286.04/3,154.74 = 1,264/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,286.04x = 3,154.74 × 1,264
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,286.04x = 3,987,591.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,987,591.36/2,286.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,744.32

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