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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,273.22, 3,137.02 and 1,278.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,273.22, 3,137.02 and 1,278.51 is: 1,764.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,273.22 : 3,137.02 = 1,278.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,273.22/3,137.02 = 1,278.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,273.22x = 3,137.02 × 1,278.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,273.22x = 4,010,696.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,010,696.48/2,273.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,764.32

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