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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,276.10, 3,414.12 and 1,242.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,276.10, 3,414.12 and 1,242.66 is: 1,863.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,276.10 : 3,414.12 = 1,242.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,276.10/3,414.12 = 1,242.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,276.10x = 3,414.12 × 1,242.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,276.10x = 4,242,590.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,242,590.36/2,276.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,863.97

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