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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,275.28, 3,140.68 and 1,678.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,275.28, 3,140.68 and 1,678.48 is: 2,316.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,275.28 : 3,140.68 = 1,678.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,275.28/3,140.68 = 1,678.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,275.28x = 3,140.68 × 1,678.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,275.28x = 5,271,568.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,271,568.57/2,275.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,316.89

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