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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,273.52, 3,137.49 and 1,342.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,273.52, 3,137.49 and 1,342.02 is: 1,852.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,273.52 : 3,137.49 = 1,342.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,273.52/3,137.49 = 1,342.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,273.52x = 3,137.49 × 1,342.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,273.52x = 4,210,574.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,210,574.33/2,273.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,852.01

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