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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,270.06, 3,132.71 and 1,326.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,270.06, 3,132.71 and 1,326.44 is: 1,830.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,270.06 : 3,132.71 = 1,326.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,270.06/3,132.71 = 1,326.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,270.06x = 3,132.71 × 1,326.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,270.06x = 4,155,329.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,155,329.56/2,270.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,830.50

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