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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,273.56, 3,138.52 and 1,675.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,273.56, 3,138.52 and 1,675.02 is: 2,312.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,273.56 : 3,138.52 = 1,675.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,273.56/3,138.52 = 1,675.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,273.56x = 3,138.52 × 1,675.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,273.56x = 5,257,079.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,257,079.58/2,273.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,312.27

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