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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,270.87, 3,401.73 and 1,036.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,270.87, 3,401.73 and 1,036.58 is: 1,552.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,270.87 : 3,401.73 = 1,036.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,270.87/3,401.73 = 1,036.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,270.87x = 3,401.73 × 1,036.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,270.87x = 3,526,165.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,526,165.28/2,270.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,552.78

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