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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,174.24, 3,257.08 and 1,134.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,174.24, 3,257.08 and 1,134.92 is: 1,700.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,174.24 : 3,257.08 = 1,134.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,174.24/3,257.08 = 1,134.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,174.24x = 3,257.08 × 1,134.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,174.24x = 3,696,525.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,696,525.23/2,174.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,700.15

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