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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,276.04, 3,140.76 and 1,281.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,276.04, 3,140.76 and 1,281.13 is: 1,767.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,276.04 : 3,140.76 = 1,281.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,276.04/3,140.76 = 1,281.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,276.04x = 3,140.76 × 1,281.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,276.04x = 4,023,718.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,023,718.81/2,276.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,767.86

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