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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,276.73, 3,133.98 and 1,963.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,276.73, 3,133.98 and 1,963.02 is: 2,702.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,276.73 : 3,133.98 = 1,963.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,276.73/3,133.98 = 1,963.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,276.73x = 3,133.98 × 1,963.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,276.73x = 6,152,065.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,152,065.42/2,276.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,702.15

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