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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,275.05, 3,412.44 and 1,338.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,275.05, 3,412.44 and 1,338.52 is: 2,007.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,275.05 : 3,412.44 = 1,338.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,275.05/3,412.44 = 1,338.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,275.05x = 3,412.44 × 1,338.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,275.05x = 4,567,610.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,567,610.66/2,275.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,007.70

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