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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,270.47, 3,398.40 and 1,173.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,270.47, 3,398.40 and 1,173.33 is: 1,756.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,270.47 : 3,398.40 = 1,173.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,270.47/3,398.40 = 1,173.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,270.47x = 3,398.40 × 1,173.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,270.47x = 3,987,444.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,987,444.67/2,270.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,756.22

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