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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,270.46, 3,406.38 and 1,175.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,270.46, 3,406.38 and 1,175.61 is: 1,763.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,270.46 : 3,406.38 = 1,175.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,270.46/3,406.38 = 1,175.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,270.46x = 3,406.38 × 1,175.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,270.46x = 4,004,574.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,004,574.39/2,270.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,763.77

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