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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,270.39, 3,132.81 and 1,275.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,270.39, 3,132.81 and 1,275.62 is: 1,760.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,270.39 : 3,132.81 = 1,275.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,270.39/3,132.81 = 1,275.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,270.39x = 3,132.81 × 1,275.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,270.39x = 3,996,259.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,996,259.43/2,270.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,760.17

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