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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,391.04, 3,300.24 and 2,273.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,391.04, 3,300.24 and 2,273.86 is: 3,138.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,391.04 : 3,300.24 = 2,273.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,391.04/3,300.24 = 2,273.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,391.04x = 3,300.24 × 2,273.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,391.04x = 7,504,283.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,504,283.73/2,391.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,138.50

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