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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,260.28, 3,389.40 and 943.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,260.28, 3,389.40 and 943.82 is: 1,415.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,260.28 : 3,389.40 = 943.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,260.28/3,389.40 = 943.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,260.28x = 3,389.40 × 943.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,260.28x = 3,198,983.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,198,983.51/2,260.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,415.30

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