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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,845.74, 5,307.18 and 2,274.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,845.74, 5,307.18 and 2,274.10 is: 3,138.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,845.74 : 5,307.18 = 2,274.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,845.74/5,307.18 = 2,274.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,845.74x = 5,307.18 × 2,274.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,845.74x = 12,069,058.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,069,058.04/3,845.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,138.29

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