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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,276.60, 3,415.80 and 1,043.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,276.60, 3,415.80 and 1,043.12 is: 1,565.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,276.60 : 3,415.80 = 1,043.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,276.60/3,415.80 = 1,043.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,276.60x = 3,415.80 × 1,043.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,276.60x = 3,563,089.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,563,089.30/2,276.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,565.09

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