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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,270.69, 3,134.68 and 1,432.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,270.69, 3,134.68 and 1,432.69 is: 1,977.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,270.69 : 3,134.68 = 1,432.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,270.69/3,134.68 = 1,432.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,270.69x = 3,134.68 × 1,432.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,270.69x = 4,491,013.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,491,013.27/2,270.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,977.82

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