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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,274.08, 3,138.54 and 1,330.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,274.08, 3,138.54 and 1,330.16 is: 1,835.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,274.08 : 3,138.54 = 1,330.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,274.08/3,138.54 = 1,330.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,274.08x = 3,138.54 × 1,330.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,274.08x = 4,174,760.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,174,760.37/2,274.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,835.80

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