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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,273.60, 3,410.40 and 975.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,273.60, 3,410.40 and 975.98 is: 1,463.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,273.60 : 3,410.40 = 975.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,273.60/3,410.40 = 975.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,273.60x = 3,410.40 × 975.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,273.60x = 3,328,482.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,328,482.19/2,273.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,463.97

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