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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,272.37, 3,135.92 and 1,277.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,272.37, 3,135.92 and 1,277.72 is: 1,763.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,272.37 : 3,135.92 = 1,277.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,272.37/3,135.92 = 1,277.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,272.37x = 3,135.92 × 1,277.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,272.37x = 4,006,805.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,006,805.63/2,272.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,763.28

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