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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,270.30, 3,407.14 and 1,686.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,270.30, 3,407.14 and 1,686.66 is: 2,531.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,270.30 : 3,407.14 = 1,686.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,270.30/3,407.14 = 1,686.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,270.30x = 3,407.14 × 1,686.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,270.30x = 5,746,686.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,746,686.75/2,270.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,531.25

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