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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,260.33, 3,382.63 and 1,382.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,260.33, 3,382.63 and 1,382.45 is: 2,068.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,260.33 : 3,382.63 = 1,382.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,260.33/3,382.63 = 1,382.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,260.33x = 3,382.63 × 1,382.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,260.33x = 4,676,296.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,676,296.47/2,260.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,068.86

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