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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,281.74, 3,150.33 and 1,749.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,281.74, 3,150.33 and 1,749.66 is: 2,415.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,281.74 : 3,150.33 = 1,749.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,281.74/3,150.33 = 1,749.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,281.74x = 3,150.33 × 1,749.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,281.74x = 5,512,006.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,512,006.39/2,281.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,415.70

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