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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,271.03, 3,134.04 and 1,276.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,271.03, 3,134.04 and 1,276.32 is: 1,761.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,271.03 : 3,134.04 = 1,276.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,271.03/3,134.04 = 1,276.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,271.03x = 3,134.04 × 1,276.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,271.03x = 4,000,037.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,000,037.93/2,271.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,761.33

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