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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,270.88, 3,133.67 and 1,276.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,270.88, 3,133.67 and 1,276.18 is: 1,761.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,270.88 : 3,133.67 = 1,276.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,270.88/3,133.67 = 1,276.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,270.88x = 3,133.67 × 1,276.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,270.88x = 3,999,112.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,999,112.77/2,270.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,761.04

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