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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,272.94, 3,136.50 and 1,278.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,272.94, 3,136.50 and 1,278.38 is: 1,764.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,272.94 : 3,136.50 = 1,278.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,272.94/3,136.50 = 1,278.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,272.94x = 3,136.50 × 1,278.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,272.94x = 4,009,638.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,009,638.87/2,272.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,764.08

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