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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,273.32, 3,411.20 and 974.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,273.32, 3,411.20 and 974.89 is: 1,462.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,273.32 : 3,411.20 = 974.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,273.32/3,411.20 = 974.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,273.32x = 3,411.20 × 974.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,273.32x = 3,325,544.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,325,544.77/2,273.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,462.86

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