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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,270.96, 3,133.68 and 1,276.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,270.96, 3,133.68 and 1,276.20 is: 1,761.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,270.96 : 3,133.68 = 1,276.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,270.96/3,133.68 = 1,276.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,270.96x = 3,133.68 × 1,276.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,270.96x = 3,999,202.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,999,202.42/2,270.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,761.02

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