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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,270.10, 3,401.10 and 2,134.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,270.10, 3,401.10 and 2,134.56 is: 3,198.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,270.10 : 3,401.10 = 2,134.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,270.10/3,401.10 = 2,134.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,270.10x = 3,401.10 × 2,134.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,270.10x = 7,259,852.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,259,852.02/2,270.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,198.03

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