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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,274.47, 3,411.70 and 1,254.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,274.47, 3,411.70 and 1,254.95 is: 1,882.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,274.47 : 3,411.70 = 1,254.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,274.47/3,411.70 = 1,254.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,274.47x = 3,411.70 × 1,254.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,274.47x = 4,281,512.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,281,512.92/2,274.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,882.42

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