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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,274.39, 3,140.24 and 1,751.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,274.39, 3,140.24 and 1,751.67 is: 2,418.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,274.39 : 3,140.24 = 1,751.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,274.39/3,140.24 = 1,751.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,274.39x = 3,140.24 × 1,751.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,274.39x = 5,500,655.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,500,655.44/2,274.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,418.52

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