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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,270.32, 3,133.80 and 1,432.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,270.32, 3,133.80 and 1,432.42 is: 1,977.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,270.32 : 3,133.80 = 1,432.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,270.32/3,133.80 = 1,432.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,270.32x = 3,133.80 × 1,432.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,270.32x = 4,488,909.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,488,909.96/2,270.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,977.22

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