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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,272.50, 3,135.51 and 1,277.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,272.50, 3,135.51 and 1,277.58 is: 1,762.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,272.50 : 3,135.51 = 1,277.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,272.50/3,135.51 = 1,277.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,272.50x = 3,135.51 × 1,277.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,272.50x = 4,005,864.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,005,864.87/2,272.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,762.76

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