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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,274.49, 3,138.58 and 1,391.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,274.49, 3,138.58 and 1,391.19 is: 1,919.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,274.49 : 3,138.58 = 1,391.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,274.49/3,138.58 = 1,391.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,274.49x = 3,138.58 × 1,391.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,274.49x = 4,366,361.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,366,361.11/2,274.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,919.71

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