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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,274.44, 3,137.28 and 1,434.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,274.44, 3,137.28 and 1,434.43 is: 1,978.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,274.44 : 3,137.28 = 1,434.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,274.44/3,137.28 = 1,434.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,274.44x = 3,137.28 × 1,434.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,274.44x = 4,500,192.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,500,192.86/2,274.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,978.59

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