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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,273.88, 3,406.02 and 2,247.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,273.88, 3,406.02 and 2,247.96 is: 3,367.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,273.88 : 3,406.02 = 2,247.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,273.88/3,406.02 = 2,247.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,273.88x = 3,406.02 × 2,247.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,273.88x = 7,656,596.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,656,596.72/2,273.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,367.19

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