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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,270.88, 3,133.71 and 1,326.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,270.88, 3,133.71 and 1,326.69 is: 1,830.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,270.88 : 3,133.71 = 1,326.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,270.88/3,133.71 = 1,326.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,270.88x = 3,133.71 × 1,326.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,270.88x = 4,157,461.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,157,461.72/2,270.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,830.77

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