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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,262.52, 3,394.08 and 1,029.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,262.52, 3,394.08 and 1,029.88 is: 1,544.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,262.52 : 3,394.08 = 1,029.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,262.52/3,394.08 = 1,029.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,262.52x = 3,394.08 × 1,029.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,262.52x = 3,495,495.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,495,495.11/2,262.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,544.96

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