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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,276.12, 3,413.10 and 1,301.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,276.12, 3,413.10 and 1,301.96 is: 1,952.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,276.12 : 3,413.10 = 1,301.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,276.12/3,413.10 = 1,301.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,276.12x = 3,413.10 × 1,301.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,276.12x = 4,443,719.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,443,719.68/2,276.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,952.32

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