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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,277.63, 3,143.17 and 1,333.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,277.63, 3,143.17 and 1,333.98 is: 1,840.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,277.63 : 3,143.17 = 1,333.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,277.63/3,143.17 = 1,333.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,277.63x = 3,143.17 × 1,333.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,277.63x = 4,192,927.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,192,927.58/2,277.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,840.92

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