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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,275.08, 3,141.56 and 1,437.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,275.08, 3,141.56 and 1,437.24 is: 1,984.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,275.08 : 3,141.56 = 1,437.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,275.08/3,141.56 = 1,437.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,275.08x = 3,141.56 × 1,437.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,275.08x = 4,515,175.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,515,175.69/2,275.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,984.62

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