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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,251.87, 3,376.72 and 1,277.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,251.87, 3,376.72 and 1,277.71 is: 1,915.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,251.87 : 3,376.72 = 1,277.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,251.87/3,376.72 = 1,277.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,251.87x = 3,376.72 × 1,277.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,251.87x = 4,314,468.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,314,468.91/2,251.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,915.95

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