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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,263.98, 3,396.46 and 1,031.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,263.98, 3,396.46 and 1,031.04 is: 1,546.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,263.98 : 3,396.46 = 1,031.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,263.98/3,396.46 = 1,031.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,263.98x = 3,396.46 × 1,031.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,263.98x = 3,501,886.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,501,886.12/2,263.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,546.78

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