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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,270.20, 3,132.96 and 1,325.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,270.20, 3,132.96 and 1,325.86 is: 1,829.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,270.20 : 3,132.96 = 1,325.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,270.20/3,132.96 = 1,325.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,270.20x = 3,132.96 × 1,325.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,270.20x = 4,153,866.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,153,866.35/2,270.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,829.74

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