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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,275.24, 3,409.70 and 1,039.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,275.24, 3,409.70 and 1,039.56 is: 1,557.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,275.24 : 3,409.70 = 1,039.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,275.24/3,409.70 = 1,039.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,275.24x = 3,409.70 × 1,039.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,275.24x = 3,544,587.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,544,587.73/2,275.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,557.90

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