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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,270.42, 3,133.20 and 1,275.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,270.42, 3,133.20 and 1,275.72 is: 1,760.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,270.42 : 3,133.20 = 1,275.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,270.42/3,133.20 = 1,275.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,270.42x = 3,133.20 × 1,275.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,270.42x = 3,997,085.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,997,085.90/2,270.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,760.51

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