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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,274.30, 3,415.86 and 2,184.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,274.30, 3,415.86 and 2,184.54 is: 3,281.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,274.30 : 3,415.86 = 2,184.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,274.30/3,415.86 = 2,184.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,274.30x = 3,415.86 × 2,184.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,274.30x = 7,462,082.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,462,082.80/2,274.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,281.05

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