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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,268.96, 3,403.06 and 1,036.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,268.96, 3,403.06 and 1,036.08 is: 1,553.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,268.96 : 3,403.06 = 1,036.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,268.96/3,403.06 = 1,036.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,268.96x = 3,403.06 × 1,036.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,268.96x = 3,525,842.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,525,842.40/2,268.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,553.95

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