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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,274.27, 3,138.12 and 1,529.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,274.27, 3,138.12 and 1,529.48 is: 2,110.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,274.27 : 3,138.12 = 1,529.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,274.27/3,138.12 = 1,529.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,274.27x = 3,138.12 × 1,529.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,274.27x = 4,799,676.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,799,676.09/2,274.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,110.42

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