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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,274.64, 3,412.50 and 1,839.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,274.64, 3,412.50 and 1,839.88 is: 2,760.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,274.64 : 3,412.50 = 1,839.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,274.64/3,412.50 = 1,839.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,274.64x = 3,412.50 × 1,839.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,274.64x = 6,278,590.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,278,590.50/2,274.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,760.26

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