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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,277.45, 3,143.03 and 1,333.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,277.45, 3,143.03 and 1,333.53 is: 1,840.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,277.45 : 3,143.03 = 1,333.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,277.45/3,143.03 = 1,333.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,277.45x = 3,143.03 × 1,333.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,277.45x = 4,191,318.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,191,318.13/2,277.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,840.36

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