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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,276.57, 3,142.85 and 1,534.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,276.57, 3,142.85 and 1,534.43 is: 2,118.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,276.57 : 3,142.85 = 1,534.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,276.57/3,142.85 = 1,534.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,276.57x = 3,142.85 × 1,534.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,276.57x = 4,822,459.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,822,459.94/2,276.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,118.31

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