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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,262.32, 3,392.04 and 1,338.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,262.32, 3,392.04 and 1,338.17 is: 2,006.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,262.32 : 3,392.04 = 1,338.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,262.32/3,392.04 = 1,338.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,262.32x = 3,392.04 × 1,338.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,262.32x = 4,539,109.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,539,109.21/2,262.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,006.39

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