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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,274.74, 3,138.92 and 1,391.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,274.74, 3,138.92 and 1,391.44 is: 1,920.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,274.74 : 3,138.92 = 1,391.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,274.74/3,138.92 = 1,391.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,274.74x = 3,138.92 × 1,391.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,274.74x = 4,367,618.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,367,618.84/2,274.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,920.05

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