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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,283.36, 3,401.76 and 2,173.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,283.36, 3,401.76 and 2,173.20 is: 3,237.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,283.36 : 3,401.76 = 2,173.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,283.36/3,401.76 = 2,173.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,283.36x = 3,401.76 × 2,173.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,283.36x = 7,392,704.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,392,704.83/2,283.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,237.64

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