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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,271.11, 3,406.73 and 1,347.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,271.11, 3,406.73 and 1,347.03 is: 2,020.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,271.11 : 3,406.73 = 1,347.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,271.11/3,406.73 = 1,347.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,271.11x = 3,406.73 × 1,347.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,271.11x = 4,588,960.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,588,960.78/2,271.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,020.59

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