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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,270.62, 3,403.50 and 1,173.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,270.62, 3,403.50 and 1,173.88 is: 1,759.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,270.62 : 3,403.50 = 1,173.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,270.62/3,403.50 = 1,173.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,270.62x = 3,403.50 × 1,173.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,270.62x = 3,995,300.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,995,300.58/2,270.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,759.56

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