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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,275.56, 3,419.78 and 1,351.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,275.56, 3,419.78 and 1,351.31 is: 2,030.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,275.56 : 3,419.78 = 1,351.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,275.56/3,419.78 = 1,351.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,275.56x = 3,419.78 × 1,351.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,275.56x = 4,621,159.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,621,159.06/2,275.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,030.78

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