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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,118.32, 3,174.24 and 1,794.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,118.32, 3,174.24 and 1,794.32 is: 2,688.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,118.32 : 3,174.24 = 1,794.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,118.32/3,174.24 = 1,794.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,118.32x = 3,174.24 × 1,794.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,118.32x = 5,695,602.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,695,602.32/2,118.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,688.74

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