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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,274.08, 3,410.10 and 1,041.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,274.08, 3,410.10 and 1,041.89 is: 1,562.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,274.08 : 3,410.10 = 1,041.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,274.08/3,410.10 = 1,041.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,274.08x = 3,410.10 × 1,041.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,274.08x = 3,552,932.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,552,932.04/2,274.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,562.36

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