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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,277.33, 3,413.26 and 1,043.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,277.33, 3,413.26 and 1,043.04 is: 1,563.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,277.33 : 3,413.26 = 1,043.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,277.33/3,413.26 = 1,043.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,277.33x = 3,413.26 × 1,043.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,277.33x = 3,560,174.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,560,174.95/2,277.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,563.31

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