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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,273.13, 3,137.22 and 1,278.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,273.13, 3,137.22 and 1,278.47 is: 1,764.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,273.13 : 3,137.22 = 1,278.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,273.13/3,137.22 = 1,278.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,273.13x = 3,137.22 × 1,278.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,273.13x = 4,010,825.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,010,825.97/2,273.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,764.45

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