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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,271.72, 3,135.14 and 1,277.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,271.72, 3,135.14 and 1,277.08 is: 1,762.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,271.72 : 3,135.14 = 1,277.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,271.72/3,135.14 = 1,277.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,271.72x = 3,135.14 × 1,277.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,271.72x = 4,003,824.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,003,824.59/2,271.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,762.46

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