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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,263.51, 3,394.58 and 1,338.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,263.51, 3,394.58 and 1,338.83 is: 2,007.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,263.51 : 3,394.58 = 1,338.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,263.51/3,394.58 = 1,338.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,263.51x = 3,394.58 × 1,338.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,263.51x = 4,544,754.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,544,754.60/2,263.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,007.83

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