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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,268.52, 3,406.02 and 1,295.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,268.52, 3,406.02 and 1,295.80 is: 1,945.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,268.52 : 3,406.02 = 1,295.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,268.52/3,406.02 = 1,295.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,268.52x = 3,406.02 × 1,295.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,268.52x = 4,413,520.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,413,520.72/2,268.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,945.55

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