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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,265.45, 3,400.46 and 1,341.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,265.45, 3,400.46 and 1,341.93 is: 2,014.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,265.45 : 3,400.46 = 1,341.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,265.45/3,400.46 = 1,341.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,265.45x = 3,400.46 × 1,341.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,265.45x = 4,563,172.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,563,172.58/2,265.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,014.25

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