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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,274, 3,406.04 and 1,393.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,274, 3,406.04 and 1,393.83 is: 2,087.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,274 : 3,406.04 = 1,393.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,274/3,406.04 = 1,393.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,274x = 3,406.04 × 1,393.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,274x = 4,747,440.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,747,440.73/2,274
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,087.70

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