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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,273.52, 3,137.54 and 1,388.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,273.52, 3,137.54 and 1,388.70 is: 1,916.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,273.52 : 3,137.54 = 1,388.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,273.52/3,137.54 = 1,388.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,273.52x = 3,137.54 × 1,388.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,273.52x = 4,357,101.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,357,101.80/2,273.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,916.46

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