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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,270.12, 3,132.38 and 1,275.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,270.12, 3,132.38 and 1,275.16 is: 1,759.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,270.12 : 3,132.38 = 1,275.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,270.12/3,132.38 = 1,275.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,270.12x = 3,132.38 × 1,275.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,270.12x = 3,994,285.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,994,285.68/2,270.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,759.50

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