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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,261.92, 3,393.60 and 1,029.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,261.92, 3,393.60 and 1,029.84 is: 1,545.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,261.92 : 3,393.60 = 1,029.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,261.92/3,393.60 = 1,029.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,261.92x = 3,393.60 × 1,029.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,261.92x = 3,494,865.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,494,865.02/2,261.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,545.09

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