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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,259.69, 3,388.76 and 1,073.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,259.69, 3,388.76 and 1,073.60 is: 1,610.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,259.69 : 3,388.76 = 1,073.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,259.69/3,388.76 = 1,073.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,259.69x = 3,388.76 × 1,073.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,259.69x = 3,638,153.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,638,153.11/2,259.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,610.02

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