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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,273.40, 3,409.75 and 1,457.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,273.40, 3,409.75 and 1,457.37 is: 2,185.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,273.40 : 3,409.75 = 1,457.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,273.40/3,409.75 = 1,457.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,273.40x = 3,409.75 × 1,457.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,273.40x = 4,969,267.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,969,267.36/2,273.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,185.83

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