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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,272.60, 3,411.28 and 2,014.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,272.60, 3,411.28 and 2,014.25 is: 3,023.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,272.60 : 3,411.28 = 2,014.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,272.60/3,411.28 = 2,014.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,272.60x = 3,411.28 × 2,014.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,272.60x = 6,871,170.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,871,170.74/2,272.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,023.49

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