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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,273.63, 3,393.86 and 1,996.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,273.63, 3,393.86 and 1,996.85 is: 2,980.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,273.63 : 3,393.86 = 1,996.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,273.63/3,393.86 = 1,996.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,273.63x = 3,393.86 × 1,996.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,273.63x = 6,777,012.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,777,012.37/2,273.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,980.70

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