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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,270.73, 3,132.07 and 1,851.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,270.73, 3,132.07 and 1,851.10 is: 2,553.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,270.73 : 3,132.07 = 1,851.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,270.73/3,132.07 = 1,851.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,270.73x = 3,132.07 × 1,851.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,270.73x = 5,797,774.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,797,774.78/2,270.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,553.26

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