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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,274.66, 3,412.08 and 1,104.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,274.66, 3,412.08 and 1,104.48 is: 1,656.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,274.66 : 3,412.08 = 1,104.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,274.66/3,412.08 = 1,104.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,274.66x = 3,412.08 × 1,104.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,274.66x = 3,768,574.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,768,574.12/2,274.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,656.76

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