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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,271.78, 3,134.89 and 1,276.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,271.78, 3,134.89 and 1,276.87 is: 1,761.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,271.78 : 3,134.89 = 1,276.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,271.78/3,134.89 = 1,276.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,271.78x = 3,134.89 × 1,276.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,271.78x = 4,002,840.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,002,840.61/2,271.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,761.98

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