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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,389.86, 3,573.78 and 2,273.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,389.86, 3,573.78 and 2,273.22 is: 3,399.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,389.86 : 3,573.78 = 2,273.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,389.86/3,573.78 = 2,273.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,389.86x = 3,573.78 × 2,273.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,389.86x = 8,123,988.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,123,988.17/2,389.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,399.36

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