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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,276.40, 3,141.47 and 1,331.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,276.40, 3,141.47 and 1,331.98 is: 1,838.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,276.40 : 3,141.47 = 1,331.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,276.40/3,141.47 = 1,331.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,276.40x = 3,141.47 × 1,331.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,276.40x = 4,184,363.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,184,363.19/2,276.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,838.15

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