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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,257.10, 3,386.46 and 1,023.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,257.10, 3,386.46 and 1,023.59 is: 1,535.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,257.10 : 3,386.46 = 1,023.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,257.10/3,386.46 = 1,023.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,257.10x = 3,386.46 × 1,023.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,257.10x = 3,466,346.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,466,346.59/2,257.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,535.75

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