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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,272.32, 3,135.78 and 1,376.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,272.32, 3,135.78 and 1,376.10 is: 1,899.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,272.32 : 3,135.78 = 1,376.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,272.32/3,135.78 = 1,376.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,272.32x = 3,135.78 × 1,376.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,272.32x = 4,315,146.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,315,146.86/2,272.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,899.00

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