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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,270.76, 3,133.44 and 1,276.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,270.76, 3,133.44 and 1,276.08 is: 1,760.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,270.76 : 3,133.44 = 1,276.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,270.76/3,133.44 = 1,276.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,270.76x = 3,133.44 × 1,276.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,270.76x = 3,998,520.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,998,520.12/2,270.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,760.87

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