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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,276.42, 3,141.60 and 1,332.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,276.42, 3,141.60 and 1,332.24 is: 1,838.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,276.42 : 3,141.60 = 1,332.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,276.42/3,141.60 = 1,332.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,276.42x = 3,141.60 × 1,332.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,276.42x = 4,185,365.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,185,365.18/2,276.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,838.57

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