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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,270.14, 3,132.67 and 1,523.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,270.14, 3,132.67 and 1,523.99 is: 2,103.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,270.14 : 3,132.67 = 1,523.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,270.14/3,132.67 = 1,523.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,270.14x = 3,132.67 × 1,523.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,270.14x = 4,774,157.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,774,157.75/2,270.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,103.02

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