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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,270.25, 3,134.41 and 1,851.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,270.25, 3,134.41 and 1,851.61 is: 2,556.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,270.25 : 3,134.41 = 1,851.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,270.25/3,134.41 = 1,851.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,270.25x = 3,134.41 × 1,851.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,270.25x = 5,803,704.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,803,704.90/2,270.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,556.42

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