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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,174.44, 2,999.62 and 1,376.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,174.44, 2,999.62 and 1,376.42 is: 1,898.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,174.44 : 2,999.62 = 1,376.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,174.44/2,999.62 = 1,376.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,174.44x = 2,999.62 × 1,376.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,174.44x = 4,128,718.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,128,718.52/2,174.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,898.75

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