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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,273.06, 3,407.75 and 975.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,273.06, 3,407.75 and 975.44 is: 1,462.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,273.06 : 3,407.75 = 975.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,273.06/3,407.75 = 975.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,273.06x = 3,407.75 × 975.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,273.06x = 3,324,062.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,324,062.96/2,273.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,462.37

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