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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,270.78, 3,133.13 and 1,326.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,270.78, 3,133.13 and 1,326.04 is: 1,829.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,270.78 : 3,133.13 = 1,326.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,270.78/3,133.13 = 1,326.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,270.78x = 3,133.13 × 1,326.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,270.78x = 4,154,651.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,154,651.19/2,270.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,829.61

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