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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,174.25, 2,999.36 and 1,376.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,174.25, 2,999.36 and 1,376.23 is: 1,898.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,174.25 : 2,999.36 = 1,376.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,174.25/2,999.36 = 1,376.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,174.25x = 2,999.36 × 1,376.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,174.25x = 4,127,805.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,127,805.15/2,174.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,898.50

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