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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,265.94, 3,402.63 and 1,530.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,265.94, 3,402.63 and 1,530.27 is: 2,297.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,265.94 : 3,402.63 = 1,530.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,265.94/3,402.63 = 1,530.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,265.94x = 3,402.63 × 1,530.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,265.94x = 5,206,942.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,206,942.61/2,265.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,297.92

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