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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,270.52, 3,134.22 and 1,485.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,270.52, 3,134.22 and 1,485.24 is: 2,050.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,270.52 : 3,134.22 = 1,485.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,270.52/3,134.22 = 1,485.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,270.52x = 3,134.22 × 1,485.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,270.52x = 4,655,068.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,655,068.91/2,270.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,050.22

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