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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,270.09, 3,132.73 and 1,275.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,270.09, 3,132.73 and 1,275.71 is: 1,760.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,270.09 : 3,132.73 = 1,275.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,270.09/3,132.73 = 1,275.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,270.09x = 3,132.73 × 1,275.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,270.09x = 3,996,436.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,996,436.14/2,270.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,760.48

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