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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,259.50, 3,385.60 and 1,335.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,259.50, 3,385.60 and 1,335.89 is: 2,001.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,259.50 : 3,385.60 = 1,335.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,259.50/3,385.60 = 1,335.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,259.50x = 3,385.60 × 1,335.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,259.50x = 4,522,794.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,522,794.31/2,259.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,001.68

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