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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,272.27, 3,134.67 and 1,475.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,272.27, 3,134.67 and 1,475.53 is: 2,035.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,272.27 : 3,134.67 = 1,475.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,272.27/3,134.67 = 1,475.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,272.27x = 3,134.67 × 1,475.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,272.27x = 4,625,299.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,625,299.63/2,272.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,035.54

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