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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,284.74, 3,144.72 and 1,907.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,284.74, 3,144.72 and 1,907.46 is: 2,625.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,284.74 : 3,144.72 = 1,907.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,284.74/3,144.72 = 1,907.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,284.74x = 3,144.72 × 1,907.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,284.74x = 5,998,427.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,998,427.61/2,284.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,625.43

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