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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,273.67, 3,403.44 and 1,452.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,273.67, 3,403.44 and 1,452.60 is: 2,174.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,273.67 : 3,403.44 = 1,452.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,273.67/3,403.44 = 1,452.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,273.67x = 3,403.44 × 1,452.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,273.67x = 4,943,836.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,943,836.94/2,273.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,174.39

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