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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,259.36, 3,386.66 and 1,283.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,259.36, 3,386.66 and 1,283.36 is: 1,923.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,259.36 : 3,386.66 = 1,283.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,259.36/3,386.66 = 1,283.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,259.36x = 3,386.66 × 1,283.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,259.36x = 4,346,280.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,346,280.63/2,259.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,923.68

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