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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,272.10, 3,408.60 and 1,909.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,272.10, 3,408.60 and 1,909.40 is: 2,864.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,272.10 : 3,408.60 = 1,909.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,272.10/3,408.60 = 1,909.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,272.10x = 3,408.60 × 1,909.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,272.10x = 6,508,380.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,508,380.84/2,272.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,864.48

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