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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,271.52, 3,401.43 and 1,347.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,271.52, 3,401.43 and 1,347.73 is: 2,018.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,271.52 : 3,401.43 = 1,347.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,271.52/3,401.43 = 1,347.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,271.52x = 3,401.43 × 1,347.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,271.52x = 4,584,209.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,584,209.25/2,271.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,018.12

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