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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,262, 3,389.34 and 1,338.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,262, 3,389.34 and 1,338.40 is: 2,005.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,262 : 3,389.34 = 1,338.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,262/3,389.34 = 1,338.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,262x = 3,389.34 × 1,338.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,262x = 4,536,292.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,536,292.66/2,262
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,005.43

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