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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,274.64, 3,140.52 and 1,343.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,274.64, 3,140.52 and 1,343.44 is: 1,854.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,274.64 : 3,140.52 = 1,343.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,274.64/3,140.52 = 1,343.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,274.64x = 3,140.52 × 1,343.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,274.64x = 4,219,100.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,219,100.19/2,274.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,854.84

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