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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,113.67, 2,916.56 and 1,274.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,113.67, 2,916.56 and 1,274.58 is: 1,758.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,113.67 : 2,916.56 = 1,274.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,113.67/2,916.56 = 1,274.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,113.67x = 2,916.56 × 1,274.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,113.67x = 3,717,392.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,717,392.23/2,113.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,758.74

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