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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,265.55, 3,398.94 and 2,048.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,265.55, 3,398.94 and 2,048.67 is: 3,073.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,265.55 : 3,398.94 = 2,048.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,265.55/3,398.94 = 2,048.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,265.55x = 3,398.94 × 2,048.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,265.55x = 6,963,306.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,963,306.41/2,265.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,073.56

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