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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,274.30, 3,138.72 and 1,390.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,274.30, 3,138.72 and 1,390.29 is: 1,918.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,274.30 : 3,138.72 = 1,390.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,274.30/3,138.72 = 1,390.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,274.30x = 3,138.72 × 1,390.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,274.30x = 4,363,731.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,363,731.03/2,274.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,918.71

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