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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,277.90, 3,410.64 and 1,451.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,277.90, 3,410.64 and 1,451.70 is: 2,173.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,277.90 : 3,410.64 = 1,451.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,277.90/3,410.64 = 1,451.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,277.90x = 3,410.64 × 1,451.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,277.90x = 4,951,226.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,951,226.09/2,277.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,173.59

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