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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,270.24, 3,403.53 and 1,037.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,270.24, 3,403.53 and 1,037.01 is: 1,554.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,270.24 : 3,403.53 = 1,037.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,270.24/3,403.53 = 1,037.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,270.24x = 3,403.53 × 1,037.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,270.24x = 3,529,494.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,529,494.65/2,270.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,554.68

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