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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,271.44, 3,403.32 and 1,102.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,271.44, 3,403.32 and 1,102.02 is: 1,651.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,271.44 : 3,403.32 = 1,102.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,271.44/3,403.32 = 1,102.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,271.44x = 3,403.32 × 1,102.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,271.44x = 3,750,526.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,750,526.71/2,271.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,651.17

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