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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,259.36, 3,390.66 and 1,027.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,259.36, 3,390.66 and 1,027.44 is: 1,541.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,259.36 : 3,390.66 = 1,027.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,259.36/3,390.66 = 1,027.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,259.36x = 3,390.66 × 1,027.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,259.36x = 3,483,699.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,483,699.71/2,259.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,541.90

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