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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,270.61, 3,133.39 and 1,275.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,270.61, 3,133.39 and 1,275.82 is: 1,760.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,270.61 : 3,133.39 = 1,275.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,270.61/3,133.39 = 1,275.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,270.61x = 3,133.39 × 1,275.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,270.61x = 3,997,641.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,997,641.63/2,270.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,760.60

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