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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,270.67, 3,133.37 and 1,275.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,270.67, 3,133.37 and 1,275.92 is: 1,760.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,270.67 : 3,133.37 = 1,275.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,270.67/3,133.37 = 1,275.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,270.67x = 3,133.37 × 1,275.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,270.67x = 3,997,929.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,997,929.45/2,270.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,760.68

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