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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,101.74, 3,148.74 and 1,772.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,101.74, 3,148.74 and 1,772.79 is: 2,655.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,101.74 : 3,148.74 = 1,772.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,101.74/3,148.74 = 1,772.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,101.74x = 3,148.74 × 1,772.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,101.74x = 5,582,054.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,582,054.78/2,101.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,655.92

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