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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,274.40, 3,411.96 and 1,042.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,274.40, 3,411.96 and 1,042.24 is: 1,563.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,274.40 : 3,411.96 = 1,042.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,274.40/3,411.96 = 1,042.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,274.40x = 3,411.96 × 1,042.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,274.40x = 3,556,081.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,556,081.19/2,274.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,563.52

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