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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,265.84, 3,398.52 and 1,032.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,265.84, 3,398.52 and 1,032.92 is: 1,549.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,265.84 : 3,398.52 = 1,032.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,265.84/3,398.52 = 1,032.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,265.84x = 3,398.52 × 1,032.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,265.84x = 3,510,398.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,510,398.90/2,265.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,549.27

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