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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,270.79, 3,398.87 and 1,173.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,270.79, 3,398.87 and 1,173.65 is: 1,756.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,270.79 : 3,398.87 = 1,173.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,270.79/3,398.87 = 1,173.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,270.79x = 3,398.87 × 1,173.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,270.79x = 3,989,060.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,989,060.91/2,270.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,756.68

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