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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,273.82, 3,410.73 and 1,625.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,273.82, 3,410.73 and 1,625.82 is: 2,438.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,273.82 : 3,410.73 = 1,625.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,273.82/3,410.73 = 1,625.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,273.82x = 3,410.73 × 1,625.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,273.82x = 5,545,233.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,545,233.05/2,273.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,438.73

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