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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,761.84, 4,142.76 and 2,273.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,761.84, 4,142.76 and 2,273.87 is: 3,410.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,761.84 : 4,142.76 = 2,273.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,761.84/4,142.76 = 2,273.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,761.84x = 4,142.76 × 2,273.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,761.84x = 9,420,101.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,420,101.03/2,761.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,410.80

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