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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,273.04, 3,137.09 and 1,388.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,273.04, 3,137.09 and 1,388.66 is: 1,916.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,273.04 : 3,137.09 = 1,388.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,273.04/3,137.09 = 1,388.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,273.04x = 3,137.09 × 1,388.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,273.04x = 4,356,328.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,356,328.77/2,273.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,916.52

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