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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,265.12, 3,398.40 and 1,033.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,265.12, 3,398.40 and 1,033.44 is: 1,550.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,265.12 : 3,398.40 = 1,033.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,265.12/3,398.40 = 1,033.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,265.12x = 3,398.40 × 1,033.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,265.12x = 3,512,042.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,512,042.50/2,265.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,550.49

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