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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,270.84, 3,133.49 and 1,276.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,270.84, 3,133.49 and 1,276.16 is: 1,760.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,270.84 : 3,133.49 = 1,276.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,270.84/3,133.49 = 1,276.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,270.84x = 3,133.49 × 1,276.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,270.84x = 3,998,812.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,998,812.55/2,270.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,760.94

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