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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,276.74, 3,418.14 and 1,538.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,276.74, 3,418.14 and 1,538.83 is: 2,310.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,276.74 : 3,418.14 = 1,538.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,276.74/3,418.14 = 1,538.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,276.74x = 3,418.14 × 1,538.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,276.74x = 5,259,936.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,259,936.38/2,276.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,310.29

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