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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,273.93, 3,138.20 and 1,279.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,273.93, 3,138.20 and 1,279.14 is: 1,765.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,273.93 : 3,138.20 = 1,279.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,273.93/3,138.20 = 1,279.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,273.93x = 3,138.20 × 1,279.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,273.93x = 4,014,207.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,014,207.32/2,273.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,765.32

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