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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,270.80, 3,401.34 and 1,402.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,270.80, 3,401.34 and 1,402.48 is: 2,100.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,270.80 : 3,401.34 = 1,402.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,270.80/3,401.34 = 1,402.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,270.80x = 3,401.34 × 1,402.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,270.80x = 4,770,311.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,770,311.32/2,270.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,100.72

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