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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,271.09, 3,134.05 and 1,276.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,271.09, 3,134.05 and 1,276.35 is: 1,761.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,271.09 : 3,134.05 = 1,276.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,271.09/3,134.05 = 1,276.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,271.09x = 3,134.05 × 1,276.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,271.09x = 4,000,144.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,000,144.72/2,271.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,761.33

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