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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,274.46, 3,409.38 and 1,725.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,274.46, 3,409.38 and 1,725.49 is: 2,586.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,274.46 : 3,409.38 = 1,725.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,274.46/3,409.38 = 1,725.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,274.46x = 3,409.38 × 1,725.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,274.46x = 5,882,851.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,882,851.10/2,274.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,586.48

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