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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,270.96, 3,134.08 and 1,276.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,270.96, 3,134.08 and 1,276.32 is: 1,761.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,270.96 : 3,134.08 = 1,276.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,270.96/3,134.08 = 1,276.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,270.96x = 3,134.08 × 1,276.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,270.96x = 4,000,088.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,000,088.99/2,270.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,761.41

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