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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,274.23, 3,411.85 and 2,044.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,274.23, 3,411.85 and 2,044.60 is: 3,067.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,274.23 : 3,411.85 = 2,044.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,274.23/3,411.85 = 2,044.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,274.23x = 3,411.85 × 2,044.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,274.23x = 6,975,854.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,975,854.87/2,274.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,067.34

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