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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,243.78, 3,365.63 and 1,010.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,243.78, 3,365.63 and 1,010.32 is: 1,515.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,243.78 : 3,365.63 = 1,010.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,243.78/3,365.63 = 1,010.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,243.78x = 3,365.63 × 1,010.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,243.78x = 3,400,363.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,400,363.30/2,243.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,515.46

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