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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,270.34, 3,403.78 and 1,174.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,270.34, 3,403.78 and 1,174.01 is: 1,760.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,270.34 : 3,403.78 = 1,174.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,270.34/3,403.78 = 1,174.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,270.34x = 3,403.78 × 1,174.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,270.34x = 3,996,054.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,996,054.74/2,270.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,760.11

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