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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,266.70, 3,400.59 and 1,034.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,266.70, 3,400.59 and 1,034.48 is: 1,551.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,266.70 : 3,400.59 = 1,034.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,266.70/3,400.59 = 1,034.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,266.70x = 3,400.59 × 1,034.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,266.70x = 3,517,842.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,517,842.34/2,266.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,551.97

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