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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,174.04, 3,262.20 and 1,004.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,174.04, 3,262.20 and 1,004.40 is: 1,507.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,174.04 : 3,262.20 = 1,004.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,174.04/3,262.20 = 1,004.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,174.04x = 3,262.20 × 1,004.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,174.04x = 3,276,553.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,276,553.68/2,174.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,507.13

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