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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,276.06, 3,141.59 and 1,332.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,276.06, 3,141.59 and 1,332.05 is: 1,838.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,276.06 : 3,141.59 = 1,332.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,276.06/3,141.59 = 1,332.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,276.06x = 3,141.59 × 1,332.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,276.06x = 4,184,732.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,184,732.59/2,276.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,838.59

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