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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,275.98, 3,140.94 and 1,281.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,275.98, 3,140.94 and 1,281.24 is: 1,768.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,275.98 : 3,140.94 = 1,281.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,275.98/3,140.94 = 1,281.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,275.98x = 3,140.94 × 1,281.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,275.98x = 4,024,297.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,024,297.97/2,275.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,768.16

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