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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,273.19, 3,410.34 and 1,234.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,273.19, 3,410.34 and 1,234.23 is: 1,851.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,273.19 : 3,410.34 = 1,234.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,273.19/3,410.34 = 1,234.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,273.19x = 3,410.34 × 1,234.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,273.19x = 4,209,143.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,209,143.94/2,273.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,851.65

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