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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,274.13, 3,407.55 and 1,299.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,274.13, 3,407.55 and 1,299.70 is: 1,947.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,274.13 : 3,407.55 = 1,299.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,274.13/3,407.55 = 1,299.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,274.13x = 3,407.55 × 1,299.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,274.13x = 4,428,792.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,428,792.74/2,274.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,947.47

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