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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,270.32, 3,133.64 and 1,339.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,270.32, 3,133.64 and 1,339.44 is: 1,848.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,270.32 : 3,133.64 = 1,339.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,270.32/3,133.64 = 1,339.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,270.32x = 3,133.64 × 1,339.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,270.32x = 4,197,322.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,197,322.76/2,270.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,848.78

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