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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,270.53, 3,133.16 and 1,275.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,270.53, 3,133.16 and 1,275.61 is: 1,760.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,270.53 : 3,133.16 = 1,275.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,270.53/3,133.16 = 1,275.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,270.53x = 3,133.16 × 1,275.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,270.53x = 3,996,690.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,996,690.23/2,270.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,760.25

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