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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,261.44, 3,392.48 and 1,029.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,261.44, 3,392.48 and 1,029.16 is: 1,543.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,261.44 : 3,392.48 = 1,029.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,261.44/3,392.48 = 1,029.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,261.44x = 3,392.48 × 1,029.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,261.44x = 3,491,404.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,491,404.72/2,261.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,543.89

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