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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,270.80, 3,133.93 and 1,526.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,270.80, 3,133.93 and 1,526.31 is: 2,106.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,270.80 : 3,133.93 = 1,526.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,270.80/3,133.93 = 1,526.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,270.80x = 3,133.93 × 1,526.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,270.80x = 4,783,325.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,783,325.40/2,270.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,106.45

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