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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,114.48, 4,301.70 and 2,273.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,114.48, 4,301.70 and 2,273.84 is: 3,140.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,114.48 : 4,301.70 = 2,273.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,114.48/4,301.70 = 2,273.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,114.48x = 4,301.70 × 2,273.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,114.48x = 9,781,356.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,781,356.02/3,114.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,140.61

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