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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,266.54, 3,399.02 and 1,080.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,266.54, 3,399.02 and 1,080.44 is: 1,620.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,266.54 : 3,399.02 = 1,080.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,266.54/3,399.02 = 1,080.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,266.54x = 3,399.02 × 1,080.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,266.54x = 3,672,437.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,672,437.17/2,266.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,620.28

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