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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,392.04, 3,301.62 and 2,274.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,392.04, 3,301.62 and 2,274.86 is: 3,139.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,392.04 : 3,301.62 = 2,274.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,392.04/3,301.62 = 2,274.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,392.04x = 3,301.62 × 2,274.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,392.04x = 7,510,723.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,510,723.27/2,392.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,139.88

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