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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,273.10, 3,136.56 and 1,328.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,273.10, 3,136.56 and 1,328.66 is: 1,833.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,273.10 : 3,136.56 = 1,328.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,273.10/3,136.56 = 1,328.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,273.10x = 3,136.56 × 1,328.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,273.10x = 4,167,421.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,167,421.81/2,273.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,833.36

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