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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,273.44, 3,407.28 and 973.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,273.44, 3,407.28 and 973.36 is: 1,458.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,273.44 : 3,407.28 = 973.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,273.44/3,407.28 = 973.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,273.44x = 3,407.28 × 973.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,273.44x = 3,316,510.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,316,510.06/2,273.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,458.81

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