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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,514.16, 3,767.46 and 2,274.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,514.16, 3,767.46 and 2,274.40 is: 3,408.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,514.16 : 3,767.46 = 2,274.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,514.16/3,767.46 = 2,274.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,514.16x = 3,767.46 × 2,274.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,514.16x = 8,568,711.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,568,711.02/2,514.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,408.18

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