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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,274.03, 3,138.48 and 1,330.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,274.03, 3,138.48 and 1,330.13 is: 1,835.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,274.03 : 3,138.48 = 1,330.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,274.03/3,138.48 = 1,330.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,274.03x = 3,138.48 × 1,330.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,274.03x = 4,174,570.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,174,570.71/2,274.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,835.76

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