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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,270.93, 3,134.93 and 1,432.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,270.93, 3,134.93 and 1,432.04 is: 1,976.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,270.93 : 3,134.93 = 1,432.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,270.93/3,134.93 = 1,432.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,270.93x = 3,134.93 × 1,432.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,270.93x = 4,489,322.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,489,322.32/2,270.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,976.87

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