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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,263.86, 3,391.68 and 1,972.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,263.86, 3,391.68 and 1,972.26 is: 2,954.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,263.86 : 3,391.68 = 1,972.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,263.86/3,391.68 = 1,972.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,263.86x = 3,391.68 × 1,972.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,263.86x = 6,689,274.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,689,274.80/2,263.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,954.81

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