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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,276.69, 3,142.33 and 1,345.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,276.69, 3,142.33 and 1,345.33 is: 1,856.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,276.69 : 3,142.33 = 1,345.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,276.69/3,142.33 = 1,345.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,276.69x = 3,142.33 × 1,345.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,276.69x = 4,227,464.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,227,464.09/2,276.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,856.85

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