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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,266.46, 3,401.06 and 1,034.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,266.46, 3,401.06 and 1,034.44 is: 1,552.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,266.46 : 3,401.06 = 1,034.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,266.46/3,401.06 = 1,034.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,266.46x = 3,401.06 × 1,034.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,266.46x = 3,518,192.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,518,192.51/2,266.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,552.29

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