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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,259.14, 3,388.48 and 1,026.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,259.14, 3,388.48 and 1,026.22 is: 1,539.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,259.14 : 3,388.48 = 1,026.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,259.14/3,388.48 = 1,026.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,259.14x = 3,388.48 × 1,026.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,259.14x = 3,477,327.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,477,327.03/2,259.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,539.23

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