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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,270.25, 3,402.32 and 1,037.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,270.25, 3,402.32 and 1,037.02 is: 1,554.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,270.25 : 3,402.32 = 1,037.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,270.25/3,402.32 = 1,037.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,270.25x = 3,402.32 × 1,037.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,270.25x = 3,528,273.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,528,273.89/2,270.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,554.13

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