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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,149.70, 3,222 and 1,174.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,149.70, 3,222 and 1,174.10 is: 1,759.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,149.70 : 3,222 = 1,174.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,149.70/3,222 = 1,174.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,149.70x = 3,222 × 1,174.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,149.70x = 3,782,950.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,782,950.20/2,149.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,759.76

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