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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,151.74, 3,226.81 and 1,274.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,151.74, 3,226.81 and 1,274.43 is: 1,911.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,151.74 : 3,226.81 = 1,274.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,151.74/3,226.81 = 1,274.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,151.74x = 3,226.81 × 1,274.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,151.74x = 4,112,337.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,112,337.10/2,151.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,911.17

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