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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,271.64, 3,402.06 and 1,403.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,271.64, 3,402.06 and 1,403.32 is: 2,101.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,271.64 : 3,402.06 = 1,403.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,271.64/3,402.06 = 1,403.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,271.64x = 3,402.06 × 1,403.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,271.64x = 4,774,178.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,774,178.84/2,271.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,101.64

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