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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,402.28, 3,315.36 and 1,354.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,402.28, 3,315.36 and 1,354.55 is: 1,869.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,402.28 : 3,315.36 = 1,354.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,402.28/3,315.36 = 1,354.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,402.28x = 3,315.36 × 1,354.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,402.28x = 4,490,820.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,490,820.89/2,402.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,869.40

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