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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,276.05, 3,140.22 and 1,607.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,276.05, 3,140.22 and 1,607.80 is: 2,218.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,276.05 : 3,140.22 = 1,607.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,276.05/3,140.22 = 1,607.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,276.05x = 3,140.22 × 1,607.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,276.05x = 5,048,845.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,048,845.72/2,276.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,218.25

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