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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,270.35, 3,406.49 and 1,175.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,270.35, 3,406.49 and 1,175.48 is: 1,763.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,270.35 : 3,406.49 = 1,175.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,270.35/3,406.49 = 1,175.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,270.35x = 3,406.49 × 1,175.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,270.35x = 4,004,260.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,004,260.87/2,270.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,763.72

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