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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,276.10, 3,134.70 and 1,751.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,276.10, 3,134.70 and 1,751.22 is: 2,411.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,276.10 : 3,134.70 = 1,751.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,276.10/3,134.70 = 1,751.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,276.10x = 3,134.70 × 1,751.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,276.10x = 5,489,549.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,489,549.33/2,276.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,411.82

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