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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,265.72, 3,397.02 and 1,015.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,265.72, 3,397.02 and 1,015.84 is: 1,523.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,265.72 : 3,397.02 = 1,015.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,265.72/3,397.02 = 1,015.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,265.72x = 3,397.02 × 1,015.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,265.72x = 3,450,828.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,450,828.80/2,265.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,523.06

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