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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,270.39, 3,401.03 and 1,141.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,270.39, 3,401.03 and 1,141.25 is: 1,709.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,270.39 : 3,401.03 = 1,141.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,270.39/3,401.03 = 1,141.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,270.39x = 3,401.03 × 1,141.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,270.39x = 3,881,425.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,881,425.49/2,270.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,709.59

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