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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,274.54, 3,139.16 and 1,390.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,274.54, 3,139.16 and 1,390.16 is: 1,918.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,274.54 : 3,139.16 = 1,390.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,274.54/3,139.16 = 1,390.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,274.54x = 3,139.16 × 1,390.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,274.54x = 4,363,912.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,363,912.02/2,274.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,918.59

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