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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,270.75, 3,133.67 and 1,276.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,270.75, 3,133.67 and 1,276.02 is: 1,760.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,270.75 : 3,133.67 = 1,276.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,270.75/3,133.67 = 1,276.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,270.75x = 3,133.67 × 1,276.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,270.75x = 3,998,625.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,998,625.59/2,270.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,760.93

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