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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,730.63, 4,097.49 and 2,273.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,730.63, 4,097.49 and 2,273.94 is: 3,412.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,730.63 : 4,097.49 = 2,273.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,730.63/4,097.49 = 2,273.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,730.63x = 4,097.49 × 2,273.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,730.63x = 9,317,446.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,317,446.41/2,730.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,412.20

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