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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,276.70, 3,141.66 and 1,281.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,276.70, 3,141.66 and 1,281.92 is: 1,768.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,276.70 : 3,141.66 = 1,281.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,276.70/3,141.66 = 1,281.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,276.70x = 3,141.66 × 1,281.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,276.70x = 4,027,341.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,027,341.08/2,276.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,768.94

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