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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,268.08, 3,400.44 and 1,114.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,268.08, 3,400.44 and 1,114.64 is: 1,671.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,268.08 : 3,400.44 = 1,114.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,268.08/3,400.44 = 1,114.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,268.08x = 3,400.44 × 1,114.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,268.08x = 3,790,266.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,790,266.44/2,268.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,671.13

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