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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,270.45, 3,133.13 and 1,275.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,270.45, 3,133.13 and 1,275.74 is: 1,760.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,270.45 : 3,133.13 = 1,275.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,270.45/3,133.13 = 1,275.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,270.45x = 3,133.13 × 1,275.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,270.45x = 3,997,037.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,997,037.22/2,270.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,760.46

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