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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,268.37, 3,403.82 and 1,773.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,268.37, 3,403.82 and 1,773.37 is: 2,661.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,268.37 : 3,403.82 = 1,773.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,268.37/3,403.82 = 1,773.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,268.37x = 3,403.82 × 1,773.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,268.37x = 6,036,232.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,036,232.27/2,268.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,661.04

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