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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,174.04, 3,001.44 and 1,649.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,174.04, 3,001.44 and 1,649.16 is: 2,276.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,174.04 : 3,001.44 = 1,649.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,174.04/3,001.44 = 1,649.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,174.04x = 3,001.44 × 1,649.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,174.04x = 4,949,854.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,949,854.79/2,174.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,276.80

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