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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,272.81, 3,136.39 and 1,278.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,272.81, 3,136.39 and 1,278.13 is: 1,763.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,272.81 : 3,136.39 = 1,278.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,272.81/3,136.39 = 1,278.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,272.81x = 3,136.39 × 1,278.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,272.81x = 4,008,709.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,008,709.00/2,272.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,763.77

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