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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,174.47, 3,001.07 and 1,230.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,174.47, 3,001.07 and 1,230.64 is: 1,698.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,174.47 : 3,001.07 = 1,230.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,174.47/3,001.07 = 1,230.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,174.47x = 3,001.07 × 1,230.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,174.47x = 3,693,236.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,693,236.78/2,174.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,698.45

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