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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,272.92, 3,136.62 and 1,278.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,272.92, 3,136.62 and 1,278.42 is: 1,764.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,272.92 : 3,136.62 = 1,278.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,272.92/3,136.62 = 1,278.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,272.92x = 3,136.62 × 1,278.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,272.92x = 4,009,917.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,009,917.74/2,272.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,764.21

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