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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,243.86, 4,858.49 and 2,274.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,243.86, 4,858.49 and 2,274.29 is: 3,406.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,243.86 : 4,858.49 = 2,274.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,243.86/4,858.49 = 2,274.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,243.86x = 4,858.49 × 2,274.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,243.86x = 11,049,579.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,049,579.56/3,243.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,406.31

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