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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,418.84, 3,339.23 and 2,273.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,418.84, 3,339.23 and 2,273.04 is: 3,137.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,418.84 : 3,339.23 = 2,273.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,418.84/3,339.23 = 2,273.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,418.84x = 3,339.23 × 2,273.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,418.84x = 7,590,191.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,590,191.99/2,418.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,137.95

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