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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,261.62, 3,383.93 and 1,337.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,261.62, 3,383.93 and 1,337.61 is: 2,001.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,261.62 : 3,383.93 = 1,337.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,261.62/3,383.93 = 1,337.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,261.62x = 3,383.93 × 1,337.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,261.62x = 4,526,387.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,526,387.12/2,261.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,001.39

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