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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,271.64, 3,406.38 and 1,102.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,271.64, 3,406.38 and 1,102.24 is: 1,652.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,271.64 : 3,406.38 = 1,102.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,271.64/3,406.38 = 1,102.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,271.64x = 3,406.38 × 1,102.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,271.64x = 3,754,648.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,754,648.29/2,271.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,652.84

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