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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,273.78, 3,405.20 and 1,541.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,273.78, 3,405.20 and 1,541.13 is: 2,307.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,273.78 : 3,405.20 = 1,541.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,273.78/3,405.20 = 1,541.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,273.78x = 3,405.20 × 1,541.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,273.78x = 5,247,868.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,247,868.47/2,273.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,307.99

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