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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,272.26, 3,408.41 and 1,039.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,272.26, 3,408.41 and 1,039.35 is: 1,559.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,272.26 : 3,408.41 = 1,039.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,272.26/3,408.41 = 1,039.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,272.26x = 3,408.41 × 1,039.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,272.26x = 3,542,530.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,542,530.93/2,272.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,559.03

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