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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,273.02, 3,136.46 and 1,278.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,273.02, 3,136.46 and 1,278.14 is: 1,763.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,273.02 : 3,136.46 = 1,278.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,273.02/3,136.46 = 1,278.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,273.02x = 3,136.46 × 1,278.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,273.02x = 4,008,812.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,008,812.91/2,273.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,763.65

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