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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,271.96, 3,407.40 and 1,038.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,271.96, 3,407.40 and 1,038.60 is: 1,557.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,271.96 : 3,407.40 = 1,038.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,271.96/3,407.40 = 1,038.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,271.96x = 3,407.40 × 1,038.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,271.96x = 3,538,925.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,538,925.64/2,271.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,557.65

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