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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,270.44, 3,406.05 and 1,037.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,270.44, 3,406.05 and 1,037.97 is: 1,557.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,270.44 : 3,406.05 = 1,037.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,270.44/3,406.05 = 1,037.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,270.44x = 3,406.05 × 1,037.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,270.44x = 3,535,377.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,535,377.72/2,270.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,557.13

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