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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,276.34, 3,134.02 and 1,771.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,276.34, 3,134.02 and 1,771.58 is: 2,439.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,276.34 : 3,134.02 = 1,771.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,276.34/3,134.02 = 1,771.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,276.34x = 3,134.02 × 1,771.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,276.34x = 5,552,167.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,552,167.15/2,276.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,439.08

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