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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,270.97, 3,404.40 and 1,100.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,270.97, 3,404.40 and 1,100.24 is: 1,649.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,270.97 : 3,404.40 = 1,100.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,270.97/3,404.40 = 1,100.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,270.97x = 3,404.40 × 1,100.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,270.97x = 3,745,640.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,745,640.03/2,270.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,649.36

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