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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,265.06, 3,398.49 and 1,033.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,265.06, 3,398.49 and 1,033.05 is: 1,549.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,265.06 : 3,398.49 = 1,033.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,265.06/3,398.49 = 1,033.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,265.06x = 3,398.49 × 1,033.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,265.06x = 3,510,793.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,510,793.10/2,265.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,549.98

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