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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,260.14, 3,389.98 and 1,027.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,260.14, 3,389.98 and 1,027.22 is: 1,540.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,260.14 : 3,389.98 = 1,027.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,260.14/3,389.98 = 1,027.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,260.14x = 3,389.98 × 1,027.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,260.14x = 3,482,255.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,482,255.26/2,260.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,540.73

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