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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,273.44, 3,139.60 and 2,144.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,273.44, 3,139.60 and 2,144.16 is: 2,961.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,273.44 : 3,139.60 = 2,144.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,273.44/3,139.60 = 2,144.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,273.44x = 3,139.60 × 2,144.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,273.44x = 6,731,804.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,731,804.74/2,273.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,961.07

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