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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,091.12, 2,888.70 and 1,674.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,091.12, 2,888.70 and 1,674.24 is: 2,312.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,091.12 : 2,888.70 = 1,674.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,091.12/2,888.70 = 1,674.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,091.12x = 2,888.70 × 1,674.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,091.12x = 4,836,377.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,836,377.09/2,091.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,312.82

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