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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,270.04, 3,132.62 and 1,338.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,270.04, 3,132.62 and 1,338.52 is: 1,847.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,270.04 : 3,132.62 = 1,338.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,270.04/3,132.62 = 1,338.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,270.04x = 3,132.62 × 1,338.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,270.04x = 4,193,074.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,193,074.52/2,270.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,847.14

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