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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,271.44, 3,407.67 and 1,038.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,271.44, 3,407.67 and 1,038.52 is: 1,558.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,271.44 : 3,407.67 = 1,038.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,271.44/3,407.67 = 1,038.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,271.44x = 3,407.67 × 1,038.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,271.44x = 3,538,937.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,538,937.71/2,271.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,558.01

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