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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,270.06, 3,398.59 and 1,538.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,270.06, 3,398.59 and 1,538.33 is: 2,303.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,270.06 : 3,398.59 = 1,538.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,270.06/3,398.59 = 1,538.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,270.06x = 3,398.59 × 1,538.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,270.06x = 5,228,145.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,228,145.26/2,270.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,303.09

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