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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,262.18, 3,391.35 and 1,029.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,262.18, 3,391.35 and 1,029.16 is: 1,542.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,262.18 : 3,391.35 = 1,029.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,262.18/3,391.35 = 1,029.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,262.18x = 3,391.35 × 1,029.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,262.18x = 3,490,241.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,490,241.77/2,262.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,542.87

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