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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,274.41, 3,414.08 and 1,628.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,274.41, 3,414.08 and 1,628.03 is: 2,443.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,274.41 : 3,414.08 = 1,628.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,274.41/3,414.08 = 1,628.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,274.41x = 3,414.08 × 1,628.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,274.41x = 5,558,237.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,558,237.27/2,274.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,443.81

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