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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,174.14, 3,001.26 and 1,389.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,174.14, 3,001.26 and 1,389.22 is: 1,917.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,174.14 : 3,001.26 = 1,389.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,174.14/3,001.26 = 1,389.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,174.14x = 3,001.26 × 1,389.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,174.14x = 4,169,410.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,169,410.42/2,174.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,917.73

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