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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,260.25, 3,382.16 and 1,332.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,260.25, 3,382.16 and 1,332.59 is: 1,994.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,260.25 : 3,382.16 = 1,332.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,260.25/3,382.16 = 1,332.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,260.25x = 3,382.16 × 1,332.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,260.25x = 4,507,044.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,507,044.38/2,260.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,994.05

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