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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,973.24, 4,093.71 and 2,262.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,973.24, 4,093.71 and 2,262.81 is: 3,115.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,973.24 : 4,093.71 = 2,262.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,973.24/4,093.71 = 2,262.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,973.24x = 4,093.71 × 2,262.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,973.24x = 9,263,287.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,263,287.93/2,973.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,115.55

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