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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,275.39, 3,140.02 and 1,280.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,275.39, 3,140.02 and 1,280.66 is: 1,767.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,275.39 : 3,140.02 = 1,280.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,275.39/3,140.02 = 1,280.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,275.39x = 3,140.02 × 1,280.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,275.39x = 4,021,294.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,021,294.37/2,275.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,767.30

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