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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,113.74, 2,916.83 and 1,274.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,113.74, 2,916.83 and 1,274.71 is: 1,759.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,113.74 : 2,916.83 = 1,274.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,113.74/2,916.83 = 1,274.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,113.74x = 2,916.83 × 1,274.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,113.74x = 3,718,106.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,718,106.00/2,113.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,759.02

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