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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,934.23, 4,403.56 and 2,274.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,934.23, 4,403.56 and 2,274.50 is: 3,413.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,934.23 : 4,403.56 = 2,274.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,934.23/4,403.56 = 2,274.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,934.23x = 4,403.56 × 2,274.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,934.23x = 10,015,869.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,015,869.52/2,934.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,413.45

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