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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,266.09, 3,397.73 and 1,485.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,266.09, 3,397.73 and 1,485.13 is: 2,226.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,266.09 : 3,397.73 = 1,485.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,266.09/3,397.73 = 1,485.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,266.09x = 3,397.73 × 1,485.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,266.09x = 5,046,070.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,046,070.75/2,266.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,226.77

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