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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,273.70, 3,408.84 and 1,040.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,273.70, 3,408.84 and 1,040.46 is: 1,559.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,273.70 : 3,408.84 = 1,040.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,273.70/3,408.84 = 1,040.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,273.70x = 3,408.84 × 1,040.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,273.70x = 3,546,761.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,546,761.67/2,273.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,559.91

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