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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,274.08, 3,411.14 and 1,499.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,274.08, 3,411.14 and 1,499.04 is: 2,248.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,274.08 : 3,411.14 = 1,499.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,274.08/3,411.14 = 1,499.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,274.08x = 3,411.14 × 1,499.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,274.08x = 5,113,427.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,113,427.81/2,274.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,248.57

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