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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,263.53, 3,388.82 and 1,391.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,263.53, 3,388.82 and 1,391.97 is: 2,083.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,263.53 : 3,388.82 = 1,391.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,263.53/3,388.82 = 1,391.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,263.53x = 3,388.82 × 1,391.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,263.53x = 4,717,135.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,717,135.78/2,263.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,083.97

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