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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,274.56, 3,138.93 and 1,390.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,274.56, 3,138.93 and 1,390.18 is: 1,918.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,274.56 : 3,138.93 = 1,390.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,274.56/3,138.93 = 1,390.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,274.56x = 3,138.93 × 1,390.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,274.56x = 4,363,669.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,363,669.86/2,274.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,918.47

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