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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,117.14, 3,174.34 and 884.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,117.14, 3,174.34 and 884.22 is: 1,325.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,117.14 : 3,174.34 = 884.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,117.14/3,174.34 = 884.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,117.14x = 3,174.34 × 884.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,117.14x = 2,806,802.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,806,802.46/2,117.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,325.75

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