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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,276.64, 3,412.26 and 1,043.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,276.64, 3,412.26 and 1,043.01 is: 1,563.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,276.64 : 3,412.26 = 1,043.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,276.64/3,412.26 = 1,043.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,276.64x = 3,412.26 × 1,043.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,276.64x = 3,559,021.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,559,021.30/2,276.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,563.28

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