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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,274.06, 3,409.25 and 976.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,274.06, 3,409.25 and 976.44 is: 1,463.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,274.06 : 3,409.25 = 976.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,274.06/3,409.25 = 976.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,274.06x = 3,409.25 × 976.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,274.06x = 3,328,928.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,328,928.07/2,274.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,463.87

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