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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,259.95, 3,390.45 and 1,027.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,259.95, 3,390.45 and 1,027.72 is: 1,541.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,259.95 : 3,390.45 = 1,027.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,259.95/3,390.45 = 1,027.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,259.95x = 3,390.45 × 1,027.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,259.95x = 3,484,411.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,484,411.18/2,259.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,541.81

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