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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,273.02, 3,138.08 and 1,488.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,273.02, 3,138.08 and 1,488.44 is: 2,054.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,273.02 : 3,138.08 = 1,488.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,273.02/3,138.08 = 1,488.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,273.02x = 3,138.08 × 1,488.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,273.02x = 4,670,843.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,670,843.80/2,273.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,054.91

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