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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,275.77, 3,411.05 and 1,043.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,275.77, 3,411.05 and 1,043.31 is: 1,563.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,275.77 : 3,411.05 = 1,043.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,275.77/3,411.05 = 1,043.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,275.77x = 3,411.05 × 1,043.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,275.77x = 3,558,790.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,558,790.15/2,275.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,563.77

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