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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,272.14, 3,409.02 and 1,039.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,272.14, 3,409.02 and 1,039.86 is: 1,560.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,272.14 : 3,409.02 = 1,039.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,272.14/3,409.02 = 1,039.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,272.14x = 3,409.02 × 1,039.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,272.14x = 3,544,903.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,544,903.54/2,272.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,560.16

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