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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,274.16, 3,391.46 and 2,022.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,274.16, 3,391.46 and 2,022.17 is: 3,015.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,274.16 : 3,391.46 = 2,022.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,274.16/3,391.46 = 2,022.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,274.16x = 3,391.46 × 2,022.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,274.16x = 6,858,112.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,858,112.09/2,274.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,015.67

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