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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,274.66, 3,138.96 and 1,279.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,274.66, 3,138.96 and 1,279.98 is: 1,766.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,274.66 : 3,138.96 = 1,279.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,274.66/3,138.96 = 1,279.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,274.66x = 3,138.96 × 1,279.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,274.66x = 4,017,806.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,017,806.02/2,274.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,766.33

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