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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,273.13, 3,393.11 and 1,996.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,273.13, 3,393.11 and 1,996.34 is: 2,979.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,273.13 : 3,393.11 = 1,996.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,273.13/3,393.11 = 1,996.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,273.13x = 3,393.11 × 1,996.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,273.13x = 6,773,814.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,773,814.69/2,273.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,979.95

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