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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,271.67, 3,405.34 and 1,038.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,271.67, 3,405.34 and 1,038.34 is: 1,556.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,271.67 : 3,405.34 = 1,038.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,271.67/3,405.34 = 1,038.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,271.67x = 3,405.34 × 1,038.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,271.67x = 3,535,900.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,535,900.74/2,271.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,556.52

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