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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,273.94, 3,410.87 and 957.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,273.94, 3,410.87 and 957.35 is: 1,436.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,273.94 : 3,410.87 = 957.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,273.94/3,410.87 = 957.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,273.94x = 3,410.87 × 957.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,273.94x = 3,265,400.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,265,400.13/2,273.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,436.01

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