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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,259.37, 3,390.79 and 1,010.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,259.37, 3,390.79 and 1,010.35 is: 1,516.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,259.37 : 3,390.79 = 1,010.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,259.37/3,390.79 = 1,010.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,259.37x = 3,390.79 × 1,010.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,259.37x = 3,425,884.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,425,884.68/2,259.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,516.30

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