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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,272.55, 3,135.39 and 1,604.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,272.55, 3,135.39 and 1,604.30 is: 2,213.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,272.55 : 3,135.39 = 1,604.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,272.55/3,135.39 = 1,604.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,272.55x = 3,135.39 × 1,604.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,272.55x = 5,030,106.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,030,106.18/2,272.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,213.42

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