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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,274.50, 3,412.55 and 1,121.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,274.50, 3,412.55 and 1,121.06 is: 1,681.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,274.50 : 3,412.55 = 1,121.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,274.50/3,412.55 = 1,121.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,274.50x = 3,412.55 × 1,121.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,274.50x = 3,825,673.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,825,673.30/2,274.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,681.98

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