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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,273.12, 3,411.36 and 1,694.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,273.12, 3,411.36 and 1,694.24 is: 2,542.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,273.12 : 3,411.36 = 1,694.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,273.12/3,411.36 = 1,694.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,273.12x = 3,411.36 × 1,694.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,273.12x = 5,779,662.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,779,662.57/2,273.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,542.61

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