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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,275.35, 3,406.38 and 1,335.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,275.35, 3,406.38 and 1,335.45 is: 1,999.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,275.35 : 3,406.38 = 1,335.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,275.35/3,406.38 = 1,335.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,275.35x = 3,406.38 × 1,335.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,275.35x = 4,549,050.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,549,050.17/2,275.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,999.27

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