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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,274.24, 3,412.98 and 1,544.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,274.24, 3,412.98 and 1,544.52 is: 2,317.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,274.24 : 3,412.98 = 1,544.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,274.24/3,412.98 = 1,544.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,274.24x = 3,412.98 × 1,544.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,274.24x = 5,271,415.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,271,415.87/2,274.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,317.88

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