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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,274.97, 3,405.38 and 1,232.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,274.97, 3,405.38 and 1,232.38 is: 1,844.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,274.97 : 3,405.38 = 1,232.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,274.97/3,405.38 = 1,232.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,274.97x = 3,405.38 × 1,232.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,274.97x = 4,196,716.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,196,716.77/2,274.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,844.74

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