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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,273.52, 3,411.12 and 957.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,273.52, 3,411.12 and 957.61 is: 1,436.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,273.52 : 3,411.12 = 957.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,273.52/3,411.12 = 957.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,273.52x = 3,411.12 × 957.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,273.52x = 3,266,505.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,266,505.90/2,273.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,436.76

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