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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,266.02, 3,401.33 and 1,525.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,266.02, 3,401.33 and 1,525.55 is: 2,289.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,266.02 : 3,401.33 = 1,525.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,266.02/3,401.33 = 1,525.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,266.02x = 3,401.33 × 1,525.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,266.02x = 5,188,874.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,188,874.35/2,266.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,289.86

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