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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,268.36, 3,403.68 and 1,035.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,268.36, 3,403.68 and 1,035.51 is: 1,553.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,268.36 : 3,403.68 = 1,035.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,268.36/3,403.68 = 1,035.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,268.36x = 3,403.68 × 1,035.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,268.36x = 3,524,544.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,524,544.68/2,268.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,553.79

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