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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,271.92, 3,135.21 and 1,263.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,271.92, 3,135.21 and 1,263.61 is: 1,743.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,271.92 : 3,135.21 = 1,263.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,271.92/3,135.21 = 1,263.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,271.92x = 3,135.21 × 1,263.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,271.92x = 3,961,676.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,961,676.62/2,271.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,743.76

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