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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,311.29, 3,466.70 and 1,270.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,311.29, 3,466.70 and 1,270.94 is: 1,906.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,311.29 : 3,466.70 = 1,270.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,311.29/3,466.70 = 1,270.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,311.29x = 3,466.70 × 1,270.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,311.29x = 4,405,979.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,405,979.54/2,311.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,906.29

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