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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,267.60, 3,401.40 and 1,115.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,267.60, 3,401.40 and 1,115.60 is: 1,673.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,267.60 : 3,401.40 = 1,115.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,267.60/3,401.40 = 1,115.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,267.60x = 3,401.40 × 1,115.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,267.60x = 3,794,601.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,794,601.84/2,267.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,673.40

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