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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,272.46, 3,404.10 and 2,083.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,272.46, 3,404.10 and 2,083.46 is: 3,120.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,272.46 : 3,404.10 = 2,083.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,272.46/3,404.10 = 2,083.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,272.46x = 3,404.10 × 2,083.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,272.46x = 7,092,306.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,092,306.19/2,272.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,120.98

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