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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,352.95, 3,262.58 and 2,274.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,352.95, 3,262.58 and 2,274.89 is: 3,154.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,352.95 : 3,262.58 = 2,274.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,352.95/3,262.58 = 2,274.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,352.95x = 3,262.58 × 2,274.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,352.95x = 7,421,982.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,421,982.93/2,352.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,154.34

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