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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,270.34, 3,404.79 and 1,544.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,270.34, 3,404.79 and 1,544.58 is: 2,316.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,270.34 : 3,404.79 = 1,544.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,270.34/3,404.79 = 1,544.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,270.34x = 3,404.79 × 1,544.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,270.34x = 5,258,970.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,258,970.54/2,270.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,316.38

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