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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,268.16, 3,401.74 and 1,035.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,268.16, 3,401.74 and 1,035.20 is: 1,552.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,268.16 : 3,401.74 = 1,035.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,268.16/3,401.74 = 1,035.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,268.16x = 3,401.74 × 1,035.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,268.16x = 3,521,481.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,521,481.25/2,268.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,552.57

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