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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,270.44, 3,406.25 and 1,037.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,270.44, 3,406.25 and 1,037.26 is: 1,556.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,270.44 : 3,406.25 = 1,037.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,270.44/3,406.25 = 1,037.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,270.44x = 3,406.25 × 1,037.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,270.44x = 3,533,166.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,533,166.88/2,270.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,556.16

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