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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,273.39, 3,137.61 and 1,959.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,273.39, 3,137.61 and 1,959.92 is: 2,704.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,273.39 : 3,137.61 = 1,959.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,273.39/3,137.61 = 1,959.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,273.39x = 3,137.61 × 1,959.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,273.39x = 6,149,464.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,149,464.59/2,273.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,704.98

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