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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,268.84, 3,395.57 and 1,485.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,268.84, 3,395.57 and 1,485.57 is: 2,223.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,268.84 : 3,395.57 = 1,485.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,268.84/3,395.57 = 1,485.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,268.84x = 3,395.57 × 1,485.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,268.84x = 5,044,349.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,044,349.50/2,268.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,223.32

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