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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,273.40, 3,402.90 and 1,783.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,273.40, 3,402.90 and 1,783.80 is: 2,670.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,273.40 : 3,402.90 = 1,783.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,273.40/3,402.90 = 1,783.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,273.40x = 3,402.90 × 1,783.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,273.40x = 6,070,093.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,070,093.02/2,273.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,670.05

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