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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,275.02, 3,414.33 and 1,494.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,275.02, 3,414.33 and 1,494.81 is: 2,243.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,275.02 : 3,414.33 = 1,494.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,275.02/3,414.33 = 1,494.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,275.02x = 3,414.33 × 1,494.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,275.02x = 5,103,774.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,103,774.63/2,275.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,243.40

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