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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,273.23, 3,136.67 and 1,278.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,273.23, 3,136.67 and 1,278.43 is: 1,764.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,273.23 : 3,136.67 = 1,278.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,273.23/3,136.67 = 1,278.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,273.23x = 3,136.67 × 1,278.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,273.23x = 4,010,006.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,010,006.64/2,273.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,764.01

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