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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,273.15, 3,136.77 and 1,278.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,273.15, 3,136.77 and 1,278.23 is: 1,763.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,273.15 : 3,136.77 = 1,278.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,273.15/3,136.77 = 1,278.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,273.15x = 3,136.77 × 1,278.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,273.15x = 4,009,497.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,009,497.83/2,273.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,763.85

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