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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,257.09, 3,115.73 and 1,373.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,257.09, 3,115.73 and 1,373.20 is: 1,895.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,257.09 : 3,115.73 = 1,373.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,257.09/3,115.73 = 1,373.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,257.09x = 3,115.73 × 1,373.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,257.09x = 4,278,520.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,278,520.44/2,257.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,895.59

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