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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,113.55, 2,917.85 and 1,274.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,113.55, 2,917.85 and 1,274.47 is: 1,759.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,113.55 : 2,917.85 = 1,274.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,113.55/2,917.85 = 1,274.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,113.55x = 2,917.85 × 1,274.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,113.55x = 3,718,712.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,718,712.29/2,113.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,759.46

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