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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,266.10, 3,395.50 and 1,398.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,266.10, 3,395.50 and 1,398.59 is: 2,095.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,266.10 : 3,395.50 = 1,398.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,266.10/3,395.50 = 1,398.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,266.10x = 3,395.50 × 1,398.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,266.10x = 4,748,912.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,748,912.35/2,266.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,095.63

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