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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,316.75, 3,473.55 and 1,277.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,316.75, 3,473.55 and 1,277.22 is: 1,914.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,316.75 : 3,473.55 = 1,277.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,316.75/3,473.55 = 1,277.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,316.75x = 3,473.55 × 1,277.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,316.75x = 4,436,487.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,436,487.53/2,316.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,914.96

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