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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,174.31, 2,997.81 and 1,925.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,174.31, 2,997.81 and 1,925.10 is: 2,654.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,174.31 : 2,997.81 = 1,925.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,174.31/2,997.81 = 1,925.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,174.31x = 2,997.81 × 1,925.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,174.31x = 5,771,084.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,771,084.03/2,174.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,654.21

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