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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,338.75, 3,227.54 and 1,276.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,338.75, 3,227.54 and 1,276.54 is: 1,761.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,338.75 : 3,227.54 = 1,276.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,338.75/3,227.54 = 1,276.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,338.75x = 3,227.54 × 1,276.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,338.75x = 4,120,083.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,120,083.91/2,338.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,761.66

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