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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,273.40, 3,405.90 and 1,296.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,273.40, 3,405.90 and 1,296.60 is: 1,942.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,273.40 : 3,405.90 = 1,296.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,273.40/3,405.90 = 1,296.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,273.40x = 3,405.90 × 1,296.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,273.40x = 4,416,089.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,416,089.94/2,273.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,942.50

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