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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,259.16, 3,389.40 and 1,027.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,259.16, 3,389.40 and 1,027.56 is: 1,541.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,259.16 : 3,389.40 = 1,027.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,259.16/3,389.40 = 1,027.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,259.16x = 3,389.40 × 1,027.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,259.16x = 3,482,811.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,482,811.86/2,259.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,541.64

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