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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,270.47, 3,402.57 and 1,172.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,270.47, 3,402.57 and 1,172.59 is: 1,757.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,270.47 : 3,402.57 = 1,172.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,270.47/3,402.57 = 1,172.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,270.47x = 3,402.57 × 1,172.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,270.47x = 3,989,819.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,989,819.56/2,270.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,757.27

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