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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,150.74, 3,227.02 and 1,175.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,150.74, 3,227.02 and 1,175.70 is: 1,764.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,150.74 : 3,227.02 = 1,175.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,150.74/3,227.02 = 1,175.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,150.74x = 3,227.02 × 1,175.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,150.74x = 3,794,004.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,794,004.47/2,150.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,764.05

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