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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,259.88, 3,390.94 and 1,027.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,259.88, 3,390.94 and 1,027.18 is: 1,541.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,259.88 : 3,390.94 = 1,027.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,259.88/3,390.94 = 1,027.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,259.88x = 3,390.94 × 1,027.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,259.88x = 3,483,105.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,483,105.75/2,259.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,541.28

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