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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,276.10, 3,143.61 and 2,027.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,276.10, 3,143.61 and 2,027.43 is: 2,800.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,276.10 : 3,143.61 = 2,027.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,276.10/3,143.61 = 2,027.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,276.10x = 3,143.61 × 2,027.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,276.10x = 6,373,449.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,373,449.22/2,276.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,800.16

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