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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,270.72, 3,404.68 and 2,077.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,270.72, 3,404.68 and 2,077.34 is: 3,114.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,270.72 : 3,404.68 = 2,077.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,270.72/3,404.68 = 2,077.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,270.72x = 3,404.68 × 2,077.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,270.72x = 7,072,677.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,072,677.95/2,270.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,114.73

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