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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,270.56, 3,408.72 and 1,930.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,270.56, 3,408.72 and 1,930.72 is: 2,898.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,270.56 : 3,408.72 = 1,930.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,270.56/3,408.72 = 1,930.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,270.56x = 3,408.72 × 1,930.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,270.56x = 6,581,283.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,581,283.88/2,270.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,898.53

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