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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,272.55, 3,136.21 and 1,277.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,272.55, 3,136.21 and 1,277.83 is: 1,763.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,272.55 : 3,136.21 = 1,277.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,272.55/3,136.21 = 1,277.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,272.55x = 3,136.21 × 1,277.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,272.55x = 4,007,543.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,007,543.22/2,272.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,763.46

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