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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,270.41, 3,132.60 and 1,385.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,270.41, 3,132.60 and 1,385.89 is: 1,912.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,270.41 : 3,132.60 = 1,385.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,270.41/3,132.60 = 1,385.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,270.41x = 3,132.60 × 1,385.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,270.41x = 4,341,439.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,341,439.01/2,270.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,912.18

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