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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,276.06, 3,137.78 and 1,679.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,276.06, 3,137.78 and 1,679.08 is: 2,314.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,276.06 : 3,137.78 = 1,679.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,276.06/3,137.78 = 1,679.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,276.06x = 3,137.78 × 1,679.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,276.06x = 5,268,583.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,268,583.64/2,276.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,314.78

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