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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,274.52, 3,138.87 and 1,279.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,274.52, 3,138.87 and 1,279.93 is: 1,766.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,274.52 : 3,138.87 = 1,279.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,274.52/3,138.87 = 1,279.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,274.52x = 3,138.87 × 1,279.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,274.52x = 4,017,533.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,017,533.88/2,274.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,766.32

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