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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,270.01, 3,405.09 and 1,282.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,270.01, 3,405.09 and 1,282.89 is: 1,924.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,270.01 : 3,405.09 = 1,282.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,270.01/3,405.09 = 1,282.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,270.01x = 3,405.09 × 1,282.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,270.01x = 4,368,355.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,368,355.91/2,270.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,924.38

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