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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,261.97, 3,393.47 and 1,029.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,261.97, 3,393.47 and 1,029.05 is: 1,543.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,261.97 : 3,393.47 = 1,029.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,261.97/3,393.47 = 1,029.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,261.97x = 3,393.47 × 1,029.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,261.97x = 3,492,028.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,492,028.19/2,261.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,543.80

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