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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,270.46, 3,133.32 and 1,275.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,270.46, 3,133.32 and 1,275.68 is: 1,760.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,270.46 : 3,133.32 = 1,275.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,270.46/3,133.32 = 1,275.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,270.46x = 3,133.32 × 1,275.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,270.46x = 3,997,113.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,997,113.66/2,270.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,760.49

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