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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,873.43, 4,304.48 and 2,254.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,873.43, 4,304.48 and 2,254.05 is: 3,376.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,873.43 : 4,304.48 = 2,254.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,873.43/4,304.48 = 2,254.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,873.43x = 4,304.48 × 2,254.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,873.43x = 9,702,501.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,702,501.87/2,873.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,376.63

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