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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,265.31, 3,404.38 and 1,341.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,265.31, 3,404.38 and 1,341.03 is: 2,015.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,265.31 : 3,404.38 = 1,341.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,265.31/3,404.38 = 1,341.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,265.31x = 3,404.38 × 1,341.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,265.31x = 4,565,375.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,565,375.71/2,265.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,015.34

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