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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,274.96, 3,413.40 and 1,350.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,274.96, 3,413.40 and 1,350.96 is: 2,027.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,274.96 : 3,413.40 = 1,350.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,274.96/3,413.40 = 1,350.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,274.96x = 3,413.40 × 1,350.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,274.96x = 4,611,366.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,611,366.86/2,274.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,027.01

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