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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,262.54, 3,393.72 and 1,326

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,262.54, 3,393.72 and 1,326 is: 1,988.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,262.54 : 3,393.72 = 1,326 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,262.54/3,393.72 = 1,326/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,262.54x = 3,393.72 × 1,326
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,262.54x = 4,500,072.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,500,072.72/2,262.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,988.95

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