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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,272.06, 3,134.91 and 1,773.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,272.06, 3,134.91 and 1,773.82 is: 2,447.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,272.06 : 3,134.91 = 1,773.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,272.06/3,134.91 = 1,773.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,272.06x = 3,134.91 × 1,773.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,272.06x = 5,560,766.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,560,766.06/2,272.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,447.46

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