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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,273.77, 3,136.62 and 1,432.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,273.77, 3,136.62 and 1,432.89 is: 1,976.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,273.77 : 3,136.62 = 1,432.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,273.77/3,136.62 = 1,432.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,273.77x = 3,136.62 × 1,432.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,273.77x = 4,494,436.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,494,436.81/2,273.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,976.64

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