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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,273.28, 3,137.93 and 1,676.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,273.28, 3,137.93 and 1,676.47 is: 2,314.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,273.28 : 3,137.93 = 1,676.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,273.28/3,137.93 = 1,676.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,273.28x = 3,137.93 × 1,676.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,273.28x = 5,260,645.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,260,645.51/2,273.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,314.12

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