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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,274.96, 3,411.36 and 1,494.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,274.96, 3,411.36 and 1,494.93 is: 2,241.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,274.96 : 3,411.36 = 1,494.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,274.96/3,411.36 = 1,494.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,274.96x = 3,411.36 × 1,494.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,274.96x = 5,099,744.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,099,744.40/2,274.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,241.69

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