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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,274.90, 3,411.12 and 1,459.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,274.90, 3,411.12 and 1,459.06 is: 2,187.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,274.90 : 3,411.12 = 1,459.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,274.90/3,411.12 = 1,459.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,274.90x = 3,411.12 × 1,459.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,274.90x = 4,977,028.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,977,028.75/2,274.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,187.80

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