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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,270.52, 3,407.70 and 1,245.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,270.52, 3,407.70 and 1,245.24 is: 1,868.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,270.52 : 3,407.70 = 1,245.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,270.52/3,407.70 = 1,245.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,270.52x = 3,407.70 × 1,245.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,270.52x = 4,243,404.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,243,404.35/2,270.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,868.91

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