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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,272.57, 3,136 and 1,277.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,272.57, 3,136 and 1,277.84 is: 1,763.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,272.57 : 3,136 = 1,277.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,272.57/3,136 = 1,277.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,272.57x = 3,136 × 1,277.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,272.57x = 4,007,306.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,007,306.24/2,272.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,763.34

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