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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,274.90, 3,412.21 and 794.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,274.90, 3,412.21 and 794.02 is: 1,190.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,274.90 : 3,412.21 = 794.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,274.90/3,412.21 = 794.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,274.90x = 3,412.21 × 794.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,274.90x = 2,709,349.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,709,349.31/2,274.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,190.98

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