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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,274.54, 3,411.81 and 1,504.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,274.54, 3,411.81 and 1,504.86 is: 2,257.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,274.54 : 3,411.81 = 1,504.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,274.54/3,411.81 = 1,504.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,274.54x = 3,411.81 × 1,504.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,274.54x = 5,134,296.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,134,296.40/2,274.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,257.29

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