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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,272.92, 3,135.60 and 1,748.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,272.92, 3,135.60 and 1,748.04 is: 2,411.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,272.92 : 3,135.60 = 1,748.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,272.92/3,135.60 = 1,748.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,272.92x = 3,135.60 × 1,748.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,272.92x = 5,481,154.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,481,154.22/2,272.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,411.50

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