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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,273.14, 3,403.36 and 1,229.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,273.14, 3,403.36 and 1,229.41 is: 1,840.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,273.14 : 3,403.36 = 1,229.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,273.14/3,403.36 = 1,229.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,273.14x = 3,403.36 × 1,229.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,273.14x = 4,184,124.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,184,124.82/2,273.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,840.68

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