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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,268.66, 3,401.39 and 1,034.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,268.66, 3,401.39 and 1,034.37 is: 1,550.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,268.66 : 3,401.39 = 1,034.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,268.66/3,401.39 = 1,034.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,268.66x = 3,401.39 × 1,034.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,268.66x = 3,518,273.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,518,273.60/2,268.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,550.82

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