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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,275.52, 3,140.26 and 1,344.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,275.52, 3,140.26 and 1,344.02 is: 1,854.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,275.52 : 3,140.26 = 1,344.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,275.52/3,140.26 = 1,344.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,275.52x = 3,140.26 × 1,344.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,275.52x = 4,220,572.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,220,572.25/2,275.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,854.77

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