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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,273.40, 3,416.49 and 1,350.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,273.40, 3,416.49 and 1,350.72 is: 2,029.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,273.40 : 3,416.49 = 1,350.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,273.40/3,416.49 = 1,350.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,273.40x = 3,416.49 × 1,350.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,273.40x = 4,614,721.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,614,721.37/2,273.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,029.88

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