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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,270.23, 3,132.91 and 1,326.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,270.23, 3,132.91 and 1,326.67 is: 1,830.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,270.23 : 3,132.91 = 1,326.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,270.23/3,132.91 = 1,326.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,270.23x = 3,132.91 × 1,326.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,270.23x = 4,156,337.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,156,337.71/2,270.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,830.80

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