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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,275.22, 3,411.68 and 1,041.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,275.22, 3,411.68 and 1,041.59 is: 1,561.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,275.22 : 3,411.68 = 1,041.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,275.22/3,411.68 = 1,041.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,275.22x = 3,411.68 × 1,041.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,275.22x = 3,553,575.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,553,575.09/2,275.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,561.86

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