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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,265.24, 3,395.52 and 1,340.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,265.24, 3,395.52 and 1,340.62 is: 2,009.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,265.24 : 3,395.52 = 1,340.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,265.24/3,395.52 = 1,340.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,265.24x = 3,395.52 × 1,340.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,265.24x = 4,552,102.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,552,102.02/2,265.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,009.55

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