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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,270.72, 3,133.62 and 1,327.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,270.72, 3,133.62 and 1,327.18 is: 1,831.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,270.72 : 3,133.62 = 1,327.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,270.72/3,133.62 = 1,327.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,270.72x = 3,133.62 × 1,327.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,270.72x = 4,158,877.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,158,877.79/2,270.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,831.52

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