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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,271.85, 3,408.67 and 1,101.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,271.85, 3,408.67 and 1,101.77 is: 1,653.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,271.85 : 3,408.67 = 1,101.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,271.85/3,408.67 = 1,101.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,271.85x = 3,408.67 × 1,101.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,271.85x = 3,755,561.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,755,561.26/2,271.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,653.09

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