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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,275.78, 3,140.40 and 1,280.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,275.78, 3,140.40 and 1,280.87 is: 1,767.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,275.78 : 3,140.40 = 1,280.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,275.78/3,140.40 = 1,280.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,275.78x = 3,140.40 × 1,280.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,275.78x = 4,022,444.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,022,444.15/2,275.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,767.50

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