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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,268.43, 3,400.73 and 1,035.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,268.43, 3,400.73 and 1,035.41 is: 1,552.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,268.43 : 3,400.73 = 1,035.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,268.43/3,400.73 = 1,035.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,268.43x = 3,400.73 × 1,035.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,268.43x = 3,521,144.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,521,144.67/2,268.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,552.24

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