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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,273.67, 3,137.13 and 1,278.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,273.67, 3,137.13 and 1,278.86 is: 1,764.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,273.67 : 3,137.13 = 1,278.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,273.67/3,137.13 = 1,278.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,273.67x = 3,137.13 × 1,278.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,273.67x = 4,011,934.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,011,934.39/2,273.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,764.52

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