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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,113.79, 2,917.05 and 1,274.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,113.79, 2,917.05 and 1,274.54 is: 1,758.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,113.79 : 2,917.05 = 1,274.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,113.79/2,917.05 = 1,274.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,113.79x = 2,917.05 × 1,274.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,113.79x = 3,717,896.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,717,896.91/2,113.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,758.88

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