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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,271.06, 3,133.36 and 1,326.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,271.06, 3,133.36 and 1,326.17 is: 1,829.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,271.06 : 3,133.36 = 1,326.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,271.06/3,133.36 = 1,326.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,271.06x = 3,133.36 × 1,326.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,271.06x = 4,155,359.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,155,359.30/2,271.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,829.70

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