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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,270.50, 3,130.41 and 1,680.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,270.50, 3,130.41 and 1,680.04 is: 2,316.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,270.50 : 3,130.41 = 1,680.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,270.50/3,130.41 = 1,680.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,270.50x = 3,130.41 × 1,680.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,270.50x = 5,259,214.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,259,214.02/2,270.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,316.32

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