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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,174.48, 3,001.01 and 1,278.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,174.48, 3,001.01 and 1,278.35 is: 1,764.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,174.48 : 3,001.01 = 1,278.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,174.48/3,001.01 = 1,278.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,174.48x = 3,001.01 × 1,278.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,174.48x = 3,836,319.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,836,319.74/2,174.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,764.25

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