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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,266.48, 3,394.08 and 1,571.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,266.48, 3,394.08 and 1,571.52 is: 2,353.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,266.48 : 3,394.08 = 1,571.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,266.48/3,394.08 = 1,571.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,266.48x = 3,394.08 × 1,571.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,266.48x = 5,333,864.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,333,864.60/2,266.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,353.37

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