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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,273.81, 3,403.70 and 1,941.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,273.81, 3,403.70 and 1,941.71 is: 2,906.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,273.81 : 3,403.70 = 1,941.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,273.81/3,403.70 = 1,941.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,273.81x = 3,403.70 × 1,941.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,273.81x = 6,608,998.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,608,998.33/2,273.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,906.57

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