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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,276.40, 3,414.60 and 2,074.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,276.40, 3,414.60 and 2,074.80 is: 3,112.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,276.40 : 3,414.60 = 2,074.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,276.40/3,414.60 = 2,074.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,276.40x = 3,414.60 × 2,074.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,276.40x = 7,084,612.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,084,612.08/2,276.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,112.20

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