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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,273.44, 3,137.27 and 1,278.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,273.44, 3,137.27 and 1,278.69 is: 1,764.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,273.44 : 3,137.27 = 1,278.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,273.44/3,137.27 = 1,278.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,273.44x = 3,137.27 × 1,278.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,273.44x = 4,011,595.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,011,595.78/2,273.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,764.55

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