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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,276.28, 3,138.48 and 1,803.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,276.28, 3,138.48 and 1,803.24 is: 2,486.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,276.28 : 3,138.48 = 1,803.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,276.28/3,138.48 = 1,803.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,276.28x = 3,138.48 × 1,803.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,276.28x = 5,659,432.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,659,432.68/2,276.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,486.26

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