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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,259.03, 3,380.33 and 1,865.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,259.03, 3,380.33 and 1,865.37 is: 2,791.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,259.03 : 3,380.33 = 1,865.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,259.03/3,380.33 = 1,865.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,259.03x = 3,380.33 × 1,865.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,259.03x = 6,305,556.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,305,556.85/2,259.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,791.27

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