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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,270.05, 3,132.63 and 1,275.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,270.05, 3,132.63 and 1,275.41 is: 1,760.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,270.05 : 3,132.63 = 1,275.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,270.05/3,132.63 = 1,275.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,270.05x = 3,132.63 × 1,275.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,270.05x = 3,995,395.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,995,395.46/2,270.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,760.05

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