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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,273.52, 3,406.98 and 1,232.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,273.52, 3,406.98 and 1,232.64 is: 1,847.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,273.52 : 3,406.98 = 1,232.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,273.52/3,406.98 = 1,232.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,273.52x = 3,406.98 × 1,232.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,273.52x = 4,199,579.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,199,579.83/2,273.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,847.17

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