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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,283.60, 3,423.44 and 1,937.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,283.60, 3,423.44 and 1,937.28 is: 2,904.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,283.60 : 3,423.44 = 1,937.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,283.60/3,423.44 = 1,937.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,283.60x = 3,423.44 × 1,937.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,283.60x = 6,632,161.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,632,161.84/2,283.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,904.26

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