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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,270.78, 3,133.84 and 1,276.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,270.78, 3,133.84 and 1,276.26 is: 1,761.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,270.78 : 3,133.84 = 1,276.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,270.78/3,133.84 = 1,276.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,270.78x = 3,133.84 × 1,276.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,270.78x = 3,999,582.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,999,582.09/2,270.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,761.32

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