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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,278.02, 3,143.48 and 1,333.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,278.02, 3,143.48 and 1,333.67 is: 1,840.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,278.02 : 3,143.48 = 1,333.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,278.02/3,143.48 = 1,333.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,278.02x = 3,143.48 × 1,333.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,278.02x = 4,192,380.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,192,380.36/2,278.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,840.37

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