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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,257.27, 3,115.06 and 1,373.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,257.27, 3,115.06 and 1,373.15 is: 1,894.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,257.27 : 3,115.06 = 1,373.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,257.27/3,115.06 = 1,373.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,257.27x = 3,115.06 × 1,373.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,257.27x = 4,277,448.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,277,448.99/2,257.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,894.97

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