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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,270.80, 3,398.91 and 1,529.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,270.80, 3,398.91 and 1,529.05 is: 2,288.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,270.80 : 3,398.91 = 1,529.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,270.80/3,398.91 = 1,529.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,270.80x = 3,398.91 × 1,529.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,270.80x = 5,197,086.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,197,086.34/2,270.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,288.66

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