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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,267.81, 3,402.75 and 1,035.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,267.81, 3,402.75 and 1,035.59 is: 1,553.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,267.81 : 3,402.75 = 1,035.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,267.81/3,402.75 = 1,035.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,267.81x = 3,402.75 × 1,035.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,267.81x = 3,523,853.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,523,853.87/2,267.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,553.86

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