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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,276.15, 3,140.26 and 1,331.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,276.15, 3,140.26 and 1,331.60 is: 1,837.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,276.15 : 3,140.26 = 1,331.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,276.15/3,140.26 = 1,331.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,276.15x = 3,140.26 × 1,331.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,276.15x = 4,181,570.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,181,570.22/2,276.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,837.12

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