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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,271.83, 3,403.49 and 1,344.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,271.83, 3,403.49 and 1,344.65 is: 2,014.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,271.83 : 3,403.49 = 1,344.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,271.83/3,403.49 = 1,344.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,271.83x = 3,403.49 × 1,344.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,271.83x = 4,576,479.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,576,479.09/2,271.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,014.45

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