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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,276.56, 3,421.26 and 1,352.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,276.56, 3,421.26 and 1,352.28 is: 2,032.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,276.56 : 3,421.26 = 1,352.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,276.56/3,421.26 = 1,352.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,276.56x = 3,421.26 × 1,352.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,276.56x = 4,626,501.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,626,501.47/2,276.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,032.23

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