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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,113.74, 3,170.61 and 1,247.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,113.74, 3,170.61 and 1,247.58 is: 1,871.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,113.74 : 3,170.61 = 1,247.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,113.74/3,170.61 = 1,247.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,113.74x = 3,170.61 × 1,247.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,113.74x = 3,955,589.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,955,589.62/2,113.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,871.37

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