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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,276.24, 3,141.08 and 1,281.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,276.24, 3,141.08 and 1,281.46 is: 1,768.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,276.24 : 3,141.08 = 1,281.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,276.24/3,141.08 = 1,281.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,276.24x = 3,141.08 × 1,281.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,276.24x = 4,025,168.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,025,168.38/2,276.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,768.34

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