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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,280.63, 3,140.97 and 1,965.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,280.63, 3,140.97 and 1,965.77 is: 2,707.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,280.63 : 3,140.97 = 1,965.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,280.63/3,140.97 = 1,965.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,280.63x = 3,140.97 × 1,965.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,280.63x = 6,174,432.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,174,432.45/2,280.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,707.34

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