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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,272.15, 3,137.33 and 1,773.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,272.15, 3,137.33 and 1,773.92 is: 2,449.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,272.15 : 3,137.33 = 1,773.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,272.15/3,137.33 = 1,773.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,272.15x = 3,137.33 × 1,773.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,272.15x = 5,565,367.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,565,367.06/2,272.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,449.38

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