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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,762.32, 4,120.96 and 2,273.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,762.32, 4,120.96 and 2,273.88 is: 3,392.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,762.32 : 4,120.96 = 2,273.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,762.32/4,120.96 = 2,273.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,762.32x = 4,120.96 × 2,273.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,762.32x = 9,370,568.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,370,568.52/2,762.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,392.28

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