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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,265.03, 3,397.55 and 1,032.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,265.03, 3,397.55 and 1,032.62 is: 1,548.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,265.03 : 3,397.55 = 1,032.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,265.03/3,397.55 = 1,032.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,265.03x = 3,397.55 × 1,032.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,265.03x = 3,508,355.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,508,355.93/2,265.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,548.92

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