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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,270.40, 3,405.96 and 1,038.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,270.40, 3,405.96 and 1,038.24 is: 1,557.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,270.40 : 3,405.96 = 1,038.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,270.40/3,405.96 = 1,038.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,270.40x = 3,405.96 × 1,038.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,270.40x = 3,536,203.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,536,203.91/2,270.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,557.52

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