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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,274.02, 3,138.16 and 1,329.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,274.02, 3,138.16 and 1,329.86 is: 1,835.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,274.02 : 3,138.16 = 1,329.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,274.02/3,138.16 = 1,329.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,274.02x = 3,138.16 × 1,329.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,274.02x = 4,173,313.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,173,313.46/2,274.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,835.21

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