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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,262.28, 3,392.91 and 1,150.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,262.28, 3,392.91 and 1,150.57 is: 1,725.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,262.28 : 3,392.91 = 1,150.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,262.28/3,392.91 = 1,150.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,262.28x = 3,392.91 × 1,150.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,262.28x = 3,903,780.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,903,780.46/2,262.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,725.60

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