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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,173.14, 3,000.30 and 1,674.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,173.14, 3,000.30 and 1,674.84 is: 2,312.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,173.14 : 3,000.30 = 1,674.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,173.14/3,000.30 = 1,674.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,173.14x = 3,000.30 × 1,674.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,173.14x = 5,025,022.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,025,022.45/2,173.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,312.33

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