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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,275.14, 3,404.79 and 1,397.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,275.14, 3,404.79 and 1,397.25 is: 2,091.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,275.14 : 3,404.79 = 1,397.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,275.14/3,404.79 = 1,397.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,275.14x = 3,404.79 × 1,397.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,275.14x = 4,757,342.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,757,342.83/2,275.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,091.01

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