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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,276.93, 3,409.89 and 1,544.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,276.93, 3,409.89 and 1,544.28 is: 2,312.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,276.93 : 3,409.89 = 1,544.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,276.93/3,409.89 = 1,544.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,276.93x = 3,409.89 × 1,544.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,276.93x = 5,265,824.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,265,824.93/2,276.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,312.69

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