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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,284.21, 3,152.33 and 1,276.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,284.21, 3,152.33 and 1,276.03 is: 1,760.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,284.21 : 3,152.33 = 1,276.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,284.21/3,152.33 = 1,276.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,284.21x = 3,152.33 × 1,276.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,284.21x = 4,022,467.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,022,467.65/2,284.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,760.99

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