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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,272.02, 3,403.77 and 1,810.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,272.02, 3,403.77 and 1,810.32 is: 2,712.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,272.02 : 3,403.77 = 1,810.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,272.02/3,403.77 = 1,810.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,272.02x = 3,403.77 × 1,810.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,272.02x = 6,161,912.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,161,912.91/2,272.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,712.09

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