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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,274.21, 3,411.05 and 1,337.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,274.21, 3,411.05 and 1,337.72 is: 2,006.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,274.21 : 3,411.05 = 1,337.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,274.21/3,411.05 = 1,337.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,274.21x = 3,411.05 × 1,337.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,274.21x = 4,563,006.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,563,006.06/2,274.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,006.41

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