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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,270.28, 3,397.66 and 1,577.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,270.28, 3,397.66 and 1,577.73 is: 2,361.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,270.28 : 3,397.66 = 1,577.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,270.28/3,397.66 = 1,577.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,270.28x = 3,397.66 × 1,577.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,270.28x = 5,360,586.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,360,586.17/2,270.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,361.20

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