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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,270.28, 3,403.37 and 1,099.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,270.28, 3,403.37 and 1,099.62 is: 1,648.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,270.28 : 3,403.37 = 1,099.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,270.28/3,403.37 = 1,099.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,270.28x = 3,403.37 × 1,099.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,270.28x = 3,742,408.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,742,408.22/2,270.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,648.43

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