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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,275.90, 3,140.64 and 1,281.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,275.90, 3,140.64 and 1,281.22 is: 1,768.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,275.90 : 3,140.64 = 1,281.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,275.90/3,140.64 = 1,281.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,275.90x = 3,140.64 × 1,281.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,275.90x = 4,023,842.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,023,842.93/2,275.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,768.02

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