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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,270.57, 3,405.92 and 1,174.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,270.57, 3,405.92 and 1,174.23 is: 1,761.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,270.57 : 3,405.92 = 1,174.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,270.57/3,405.92 = 1,174.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,270.57x = 3,405.92 × 1,174.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,270.57x = 3,999,327.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,999,327.57/2,270.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,761.38

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