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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,270.74, 3,132.66 and 1,484.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,270.74, 3,132.66 and 1,484.74 is: 2,048.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,270.74 : 3,132.66 = 1,484.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,270.74/3,132.66 = 1,484.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,270.74x = 3,132.66 × 1,484.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,270.74x = 4,651,185.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,651,185.61/2,270.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,048.31

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