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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,270.04, 3,132.72 and 1,385.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,270.04, 3,132.72 and 1,385.20 is: 1,911.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,270.04 : 3,132.72 = 1,385.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,270.04/3,132.72 = 1,385.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,270.04x = 3,132.72 × 1,385.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,270.04x = 4,339,443.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,339,443.74/2,270.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,911.62

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