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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,274.20, 3,412.10 and 2,194.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,274.20, 3,412.10 and 2,194.20 is: 3,292.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,274.20 : 3,412.10 = 2,194.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,274.20/3,412.10 = 2,194.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,274.20x = 3,412.10 × 2,194.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,274.20x = 7,486,829.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,486,829.82/2,274.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,292.07

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