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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,137.16, 3,205.42 and 1,774.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,137.16, 3,205.42 and 1,774.28 is: 2,661.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,137.16 : 3,205.42 = 1,774.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,137.16/3,205.42 = 1,774.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,137.16x = 3,205.42 × 1,774.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,137.16x = 5,687,312.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,687,312.60/2,137.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,661.15

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