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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,260.43, 3,390.03 and 1,534.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,260.43, 3,390.03 and 1,534.47 is: 2,301.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,260.43 : 3,390.03 = 1,534.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,260.43/3,390.03 = 1,534.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,260.43x = 3,390.03 × 1,534.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,260.43x = 5,201,899.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,201,899.33/2,260.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,301.29

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