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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,275.10, 3,139.71 and 1,280.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,275.10, 3,139.71 and 1,280.33 is: 1,766.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,275.10 : 3,139.71 = 1,280.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,275.10/3,139.71 = 1,280.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,275.10x = 3,139.71 × 1,280.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,275.10x = 4,019,864.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,019,864.90/2,275.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,766.90

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