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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,274.06, 3,140.19 and 1,436.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,274.06, 3,140.19 and 1,436.25 is: 1,983.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,274.06 : 3,140.19 = 1,436.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,274.06/3,140.19 = 1,436.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,274.06x = 3,140.19 × 1,436.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,274.06x = 4,510,097.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,510,097.89/2,274.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,983.28

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