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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,276.18, 3,412.14 and 2,073.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,276.18, 3,412.14 and 2,073.29 is: 3,107.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,276.18 : 3,412.14 = 2,073.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,276.18/3,412.14 = 2,073.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,276.18x = 3,412.14 × 2,073.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,276.18x = 7,074,355.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,074,355.74/2,276.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,107.99

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