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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,259.72, 3,388.86 and 1,335.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,259.72, 3,388.86 and 1,335.02 is: 2,002.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,259.72 : 3,388.86 = 1,335.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,259.72/3,388.86 = 1,335.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,259.72x = 3,388.86 × 1,335.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,259.72x = 4,524,195.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,524,195.88/2,259.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,002.10

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