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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,273.02, 3,406.32 and 1,808.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,273.02, 3,406.32 and 1,808.73 is: 2,710.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,273.02 : 3,406.32 = 1,808.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,273.02/3,406.32 = 1,808.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,273.02x = 3,406.32 × 1,808.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,273.02x = 6,161,113.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,161,113.17/2,273.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,710.54

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