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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,263.47, 3,390.33 and 1,529.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,263.47, 3,390.33 and 1,529.01 is: 2,290.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,263.47 : 3,390.33 = 1,529.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,263.47/3,390.33 = 1,529.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,263.47x = 3,390.33 × 1,529.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,263.47x = 5,183,848.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,183,848.47/2,263.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,290.22

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