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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,276.30, 3,414.49 and 1,501.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,276.30, 3,414.49 and 1,501.27 is: 2,251.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,276.30 : 3,414.49 = 1,501.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,276.30/3,414.49 = 1,501.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,276.30x = 3,414.49 × 1,501.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,276.30x = 5,126,059.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,126,059.11/2,276.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,251.92

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