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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,449.81, 2,164.21 and 1,274.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,449.81, 2,164.21 and 1,274.66 is: 1,902.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,449.81 : 2,164.21 = 1,274.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,449.81/2,164.21 = 1,274.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,449.81x = 2,164.21 × 1,274.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,449.81x = 2,758,631.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,758,631.92/1,449.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,902.75

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