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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,273.85, 3,410.78 and 976.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,273.85, 3,410.78 and 976.23 is: 1,464.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,273.85 : 3,410.78 = 976.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,273.85/3,410.78 = 976.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,273.85x = 3,410.78 × 976.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,273.85x = 3,329,700.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,329,700.88/2,273.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,464.35

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