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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,265.81, 3,399.62 and 1,033.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,265.81, 3,399.62 and 1,033.80 is: 1,551.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,265.81 : 3,399.62 = 1,033.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,265.81/3,399.62 = 1,033.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,265.81x = 3,399.62 × 1,033.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,265.81x = 3,514,527.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,514,527.16/2,265.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,551.11

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