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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,270.54, 3,133.72 and 1,891.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,270.54, 3,133.72 and 1,891.83 is: 2,611.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,270.54 : 3,133.72 = 1,891.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,270.54/3,133.72 = 1,891.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,270.54x = 3,133.72 × 1,891.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,270.54x = 5,928,460.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,928,460.78/2,270.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,611.03

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