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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,274.21, 3,407.76 and 1,582.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,274.21, 3,407.76 and 1,582.22 is: 2,370.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,274.21 : 3,407.76 = 1,582.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,274.21/3,407.76 = 1,582.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,274.21x = 3,407.76 × 1,582.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,274.21x = 5,391,834.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,391,834.55/2,274.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,370.86

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