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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,270.89, 3,391.73 and 1,942.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,270.89, 3,391.73 and 1,942.93 is: 2,901.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,270.89 : 3,391.73 = 1,942.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,270.89/3,391.73 = 1,942.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,270.89x = 3,391.73 × 1,942.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,270.89x = 6,589,893.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,589,893.97/2,270.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,901.90

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