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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,270.09, 3,132.75 and 1,275.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,270.09, 3,132.75 and 1,275.30 is: 1,759.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,270.09 : 3,132.75 = 1,275.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,270.09/3,132.75 = 1,275.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,270.09x = 3,132.75 × 1,275.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,270.09x = 3,995,196.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,995,196.08/2,270.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,759.93

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