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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,273.49, 3,415.41 and 2,180.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,273.49, 3,415.41 and 2,180.05 is: 3,275.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,273.49 : 3,415.41 = 2,180.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,273.49/3,415.41 = 2,180.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,273.49x = 3,415.41 × 2,180.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,273.49x = 7,445,756.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,445,756.03/2,273.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,275.03

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