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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,261.04, 3,386.04 and 1,565.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,261.04, 3,386.04 and 1,565.74 is: 2,344.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,261.04 : 3,386.04 = 1,565.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,261.04/3,386.04 = 1,565.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,261.04x = 3,386.04 × 1,565.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,261.04x = 5,301,658.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,301,658.27/2,261.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,344.79

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