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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,272.46, 3,407.06 and 1,834.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,272.46, 3,407.06 and 1,834.25 is: 2,750.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,272.46 : 3,407.06 = 1,834.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,272.46/3,407.06 = 1,834.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,272.46x = 3,407.06 × 1,834.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,272.46x = 6,249,387.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,249,387.36/2,272.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,750.06

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