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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,272.66, 3,407.92 and 1,348.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,272.66, 3,407.92 and 1,348.34 is: 2,021.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,272.66 : 3,407.92 = 1,348.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,272.66/3,407.92 = 1,348.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,272.66x = 3,407.92 × 1,348.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,272.66x = 4,595,034.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,595,034.85/2,272.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,021.88

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