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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,259.27, 3,387.75 and 1,335.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,259.27, 3,387.75 and 1,335.09 is: 2,001.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,259.27 : 3,387.75 = 1,335.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,259.27/3,387.75 = 1,335.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,259.27x = 3,387.75 × 1,335.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,259.27x = 4,522,951.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,522,951.15/2,259.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,001.95

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