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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,270.84, 3,406.02 and 1,037.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,270.84, 3,406.02 and 1,037.94 is: 1,556.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,270.84 : 3,406.02 = 1,037.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,270.84/3,406.02 = 1,037.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,270.84x = 3,406.02 × 1,037.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,270.84x = 3,535,244.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,535,244.40/2,270.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,556.80

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