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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,270.49, 3,400.37 and 1,800.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,270.49, 3,400.37 and 1,800.45 is: 2,696.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,270.49 : 3,400.37 = 1,800.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,270.49/3,400.37 = 1,800.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,270.49x = 3,400.37 × 1,800.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,270.49x = 6,122,187.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,122,187.16/2,270.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,696.42

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