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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,270.05, 3,400.28 and 1,038.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,270.05, 3,400.28 and 1,038.49 is: 1,555.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,270.05 : 3,400.28 = 1,038.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,270.05/3,400.28 = 1,038.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,270.05x = 3,400.28 × 1,038.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,270.05x = 3,531,156.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,531,156.78/2,270.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,555.54

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