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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,274.56, 3,152.12 and 2,246.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,274.56, 3,152.12 and 2,246.72 is: 3,113.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,274.56 : 3,152.12 = 2,246.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,274.56/3,152.12 = 2,246.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,274.56x = 3,152.12 × 2,246.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,274.56x = 7,081,931.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,081,931.05/2,274.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,113.54

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