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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,273.37, 3,136.47 and 1,377.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,273.37, 3,136.47 and 1,377.39 is: 1,900.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,273.37 : 3,136.47 = 1,377.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,273.37/3,136.47 = 1,377.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,273.37x = 3,136.47 × 1,377.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,273.37x = 4,320,142.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,320,142.41/2,273.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,900.33

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