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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,269.55, 3,399.53 and 1,037.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,269.55, 3,399.53 and 1,037.99 is: 1,554.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,269.55 : 3,399.53 = 1,037.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,269.55/3,399.53 = 1,037.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,269.55x = 3,399.53 × 1,037.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,269.55x = 3,528,678.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,528,678.14/2,269.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,554.80

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