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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,270.75, 3,133.22 and 1,711.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,270.75, 3,133.22 and 1,711.04 is: 2,360.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,270.75 : 3,133.22 = 1,711.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,270.75/3,133.22 = 1,711.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,270.75x = 3,133.22 × 1,711.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,270.75x = 5,361,040.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,361,040.53/2,270.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,360.92

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