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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,270.08, 3,408.02 and 1,451.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,270.08, 3,408.02 and 1,451.98 is: 2,179.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,270.08 : 3,408.02 = 1,451.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,270.08/3,408.02 = 1,451.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,270.08x = 3,408.02 × 1,451.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,270.08x = 4,948,376.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,948,376.88/2,270.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,179.82

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