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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,120.92, 3,174.90 and 1,571.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,120.92, 3,174.90 and 1,571.74 is: 2,352.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,120.92 : 3,174.90 = 1,571.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,120.92/3,174.90 = 1,571.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,120.92x = 3,174.90 × 1,571.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,120.92x = 4,990,103.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,990,103.49/2,120.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,352.80

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