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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,265.27, 3,398.76 and 1,541.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,265.27, 3,398.76 and 1,541.67 is: 2,313.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,265.27 : 3,398.76 = 1,541.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,265.27/3,398.76 = 1,541.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,265.27x = 3,398.76 × 1,541.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,265.27x = 5,239,766.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,239,766.33/2,265.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,313.09

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