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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,277.33, 3,142.04 and 1,332.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,277.33, 3,142.04 and 1,332.87 is: 1,838.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,277.33 : 3,142.04 = 1,332.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,277.33/3,142.04 = 1,332.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,277.33x = 3,142.04 × 1,332.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,277.33x = 4,187,924.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,187,924.19/2,277.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,838.96

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