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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,268.36, 3,401.52 and 1,035.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,268.36, 3,401.52 and 1,035.48 is: 1,552.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,268.36 : 3,401.52 = 1,035.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,268.36/3,401.52 = 1,035.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,268.36x = 3,401.52 × 1,035.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,268.36x = 3,522,205.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,522,205.93/2,268.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,552.75

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