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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,273.41, 3,407.61 and 1,297.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,273.41, 3,407.61 and 1,297.36 is: 1,944.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,273.41 : 3,407.61 = 1,297.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,273.41/3,407.61 = 1,297.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,273.41x = 3,407.61 × 1,297.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,273.41x = 4,420,896.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,420,896.91/2,273.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,944.61

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