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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,271.55, 3,134.83 and 1,276.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,271.55, 3,134.83 and 1,276.83 is: 1,762.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,271.55 : 3,134.83 = 1,276.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,271.55/3,134.83 = 1,276.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,271.55x = 3,134.83 × 1,276.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,271.55x = 4,002,634.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,002,634.83/2,271.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,762.07

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