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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,273.67, 3,139.16 and 1,752.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,273.67, 3,139.16 and 1,752.03 is: 2,418.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,273.67 : 3,139.16 = 1,752.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,273.67/3,139.16 = 1,752.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,273.67x = 3,139.16 × 1,752.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,273.67x = 5,499,893.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,499,893.73/2,273.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,418.95

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