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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,272.31, 3,135.81 and 1,277.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,272.31, 3,135.81 and 1,277.58 is: 1,763.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,272.31 : 3,135.81 = 1,277.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,272.31/3,135.81 = 1,277.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,272.31x = 3,135.81 × 1,277.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,272.31x = 4,006,248.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,006,248.14/2,272.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,763.08

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