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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,268.48, 3,403.86 and 1,035.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,268.48, 3,403.86 and 1,035.78 is: 1,554.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,268.48 : 3,403.86 = 1,035.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,268.48/3,403.86 = 1,035.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,268.48x = 3,403.86 × 1,035.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,268.48x = 3,525,650.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,525,650.11/2,268.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,554.19

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