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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,266.30, 3,397.11 and 1,535.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,266.30, 3,397.11 and 1,535.95 is: 2,302.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,266.30 : 3,397.11 = 1,535.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,266.30/3,397.11 = 1,535.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,266.30x = 3,397.11 × 1,535.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,266.30x = 5,217,791.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,217,791.10/2,266.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,302.34

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