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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,270.84, 3,405.72 and 1,100.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,270.84, 3,405.72 and 1,100.12 is: 1,649.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,270.84 : 3,405.72 = 1,100.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,270.84/3,405.72 = 1,100.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,270.84x = 3,405.72 × 1,100.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,270.84x = 3,746,700.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,746,700.69/2,270.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,649.92

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