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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,270.66, 3,404.50 and 1,100.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,270.66, 3,404.50 and 1,100.34 is: 1,649.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,270.66 : 3,404.50 = 1,100.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,270.66/3,404.50 = 1,100.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,270.66x = 3,404.50 × 1,100.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,270.66x = 3,746,107.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,746,107.53/2,270.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,649.79

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