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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,266.03, 3,399 and 931.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,266.03, 3,399 and 931.55 is: 1,397.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,266.03 : 3,399 = 931.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,266.03/3,399 = 931.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,266.03x = 3,399 × 931.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,266.03x = 3,166,321.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,166,321.46/2,266.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,397.30

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