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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,270.79, 3,133.71 and 1,276.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,270.79, 3,133.71 and 1,276.04 is: 1,760.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,270.79 : 3,133.71 = 1,276.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,270.79/3,133.71 = 1,276.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,270.79x = 3,133.71 × 1,276.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,270.79x = 3,998,739.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,998,739.31/2,270.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,760.95

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