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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,274.68, 3,138.75 and 1,330.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,274.68, 3,138.75 and 1,330.43 is: 1,835.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,274.68 : 3,138.75 = 1,330.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,274.68/3,138.75 = 1,330.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,274.68x = 3,138.75 × 1,330.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,274.68x = 4,175,871.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,175,871.47/2,274.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,835.80

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