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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,272.24, 3,404.54 and 1,101.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,272.24, 3,404.54 and 1,101.97 is: 1,651.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,272.24 : 3,404.54 = 1,101.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,272.24/3,404.54 = 1,101.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,272.24x = 3,404.54 × 1,101.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,272.24x = 3,751,695.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,751,695.14/2,272.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,651.10

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