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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,273.49, 3,407.94 and 1,881.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,273.49, 3,407.94 and 1,881.18 is: 2,819.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,273.49 : 3,407.94 = 1,881.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,273.49/3,407.94 = 1,881.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,273.49x = 3,407.94 × 1,881.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,273.49x = 6,410,948.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,410,948.57/2,273.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,819.87

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