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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,273.13, 3,136.11 and 1,487.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,273.13, 3,136.11 and 1,487.64 is: 2,052.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,273.13 : 3,136.11 = 1,487.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,273.13/3,136.11 = 1,487.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,273.13x = 3,136.11 × 1,487.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,273.13x = 4,665,402.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,665,402.68/2,273.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,052.41

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