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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,268.43, 3,404.68 and 1,900.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,268.43, 3,404.68 and 1,900.49 is: 2,852.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,268.43 : 3,404.68 = 1,900.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,268.43/3,404.68 = 1,900.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,268.43x = 3,404.68 × 1,900.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,268.43x = 6,470,538.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,470,538.52/2,268.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,852.43

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