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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,271.05, 3,134.06 and 1,276.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,271.05, 3,134.06 and 1,276.30 is: 1,761.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,271.05 : 3,134.06 = 1,276.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,271.05/3,134.06 = 1,276.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,271.05x = 3,134.06 × 1,276.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,271.05x = 3,999,978.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,999,978.73/2,271.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,761.29

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