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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,274.92, 3,414 and 976.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,274.92, 3,414 and 976.76 is: 1,465.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,274.92 : 3,414 = 976.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,274.92/3,414 = 976.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,274.92x = 3,414 × 976.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,274.92x = 3,334,658.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,334,658.64/2,274.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,465.84

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