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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,274.09, 3,411.10 and 1,041.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,274.09, 3,411.10 and 1,041.15 is: 1,561.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,274.09 : 3,411.10 = 1,041.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,274.09/3,411.10 = 1,041.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,274.09x = 3,411.10 × 1,041.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,274.09x = 3,551,466.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,551,466.77/2,274.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,561.71

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