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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,286.74, 3,425.60 and 1,451.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,286.74, 3,425.60 and 1,451.22 is: 2,173.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,286.74 : 3,425.60 = 1,451.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,286.74/3,425.60 = 1,451.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,286.74x = 3,425.60 × 1,451.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,286.74x = 4,971,299.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,971,299.23/2,286.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,173.97

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