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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,277.09, 3,414.23 and 2,083.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,277.09, 3,414.23 and 2,083.73 is: 3,124.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,277.09 : 3,414.23 = 2,083.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,277.09/3,414.23 = 2,083.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,277.09x = 3,414.23 × 2,083.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,277.09x = 7,114,333.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,114,333.48/2,277.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,124.31

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