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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,270.29, 3,132.66 and 1,275.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,270.29, 3,132.66 and 1,275.38 is: 1,759.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,270.29 : 3,132.66 = 1,275.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,270.29/3,132.66 = 1,275.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,270.29x = 3,132.66 × 1,275.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,270.29x = 3,995,331.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,995,331.91/2,270.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,759.83

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