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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,274.56, 3,414.72 and 1,934.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,274.56, 3,414.72 and 1,934.72 is: 2,904.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,274.56 : 3,414.72 = 1,934.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,274.56/3,414.72 = 1,934.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,274.56x = 3,414.72 × 1,934.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,274.56x = 6,606,527.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,606,527.08/2,274.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,904.53

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