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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,265.82, 3,396.78 and 1,032.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,265.82, 3,396.78 and 1,032.79 is: 1,548.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,265.82 : 3,396.78 = 1,032.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,265.82/3,396.78 = 1,032.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,265.82x = 3,396.78 × 1,032.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,265.82x = 3,508,143.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,508,143.43/2,265.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,548.29

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