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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,277.64, 3,143.46 and 1,904.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,277.64, 3,143.46 and 1,904.02 is: 2,627.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,277.64 : 3,143.46 = 1,904.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,277.64/3,143.46 = 1,904.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,277.64x = 3,143.46 × 1,904.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,277.64x = 5,985,210.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,985,210.71/2,277.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,627.81

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