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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,374.93, 3,283.37 and 2,272.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,374.93, 3,283.37 and 2,272.33 is: 3,141.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,374.93 : 3,283.37 = 2,272.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,374.93/3,283.37 = 2,272.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,374.93x = 3,283.37 × 2,272.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,374.93x = 7,460,900.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,460,900.15/2,374.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,141.52

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