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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,270.22, 3,132.92 and 1,275.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,270.22, 3,132.92 and 1,275.50 is: 1,760.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,270.22 : 3,132.92 = 1,275.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,270.22/3,132.92 = 1,275.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,270.22x = 3,132.92 × 1,275.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,270.22x = 3,996,039.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,996,039.46/2,270.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,760.20

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