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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,275.88, 3,140.60 and 1,281.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,275.88, 3,140.60 and 1,281.13 is: 1,767.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,275.88 : 3,140.60 = 1,281.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,275.88/3,140.60 = 1,281.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,275.88x = 3,140.60 × 1,281.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,275.88x = 4,023,494.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,023,494.77/2,275.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,767.89

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