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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,275.65, 3,140.42 and 1,281.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,275.65, 3,140.42 and 1,281.29 is: 1,768.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,275.65 : 3,140.42 = 1,281.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,275.65/3,140.42 = 1,281.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,275.65x = 3,140.42 × 1,281.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,275.65x = 4,023,766.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,023,766.63/2,275.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,768.18

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