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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,270.12, 3,132.20 and 1,325.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,270.12, 3,132.20 and 1,325.37 is: 1,828.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,270.12 : 3,132.20 = 1,325.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,270.12/3,132.20 = 1,325.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,270.12x = 3,132.20 × 1,325.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,270.12x = 4,151,327.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,151,327.23/2,270.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,828.69

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