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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,267.78, 3,131.33 and 1,512.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,267.78, 3,131.33 and 1,512.27 is: 2,088.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,267.78 : 3,131.33 = 1,512.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,267.78/3,131.33 = 1,512.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,267.78x = 3,131.33 × 1,512.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,267.78x = 4,735,408.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,735,408.86/2,267.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,088.13

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