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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,277.94, 3,143.78 and 1,333.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,277.94, 3,143.78 and 1,333.67 is: 1,840.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,277.94 : 3,143.78 = 1,333.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,277.94/3,143.78 = 1,333.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,277.94x = 3,143.78 × 1,333.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,277.94x = 4,192,776.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,192,776.27/2,277.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,840.60

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