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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,257.48, 3,114.30 and 1,373.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,257.48, 3,114.30 and 1,373.08 is: 1,894.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,257.48 : 3,114.30 = 1,373.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,257.48/3,114.30 = 1,373.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,257.48x = 3,114.30 × 1,373.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,257.48x = 4,276,183.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,276,183.04/2,257.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,894.23

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