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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,270.94, 3,134.55 and 1,485.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,270.94, 3,134.55 and 1,485.06 is: 2,049.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,270.94 : 3,134.55 = 1,485.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,270.94/3,134.55 = 1,485.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,270.94x = 3,134.55 × 1,485.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,270.94x = 4,654,994.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,654,994.82/2,270.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,049.81

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