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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,270.15, 3,402.05 and 1,227.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,270.15, 3,402.05 and 1,227.90 is: 1,840.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,270.15 : 3,402.05 = 1,227.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,270.15/3,402.05 = 1,227.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,270.15x = 3,402.05 × 1,227.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,270.15x = 4,177,377.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,177,377.20/2,270.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,840.13

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