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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,174.58, 3,262.14 and 1,825.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,174.58, 3,262.14 and 1,825.74 is: 2,738.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,174.58 : 3,262.14 = 1,825.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,174.58/3,262.14 = 1,825.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,174.58x = 3,262.14 × 1,825.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,174.58x = 5,955,819.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,955,819.48/2,174.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,738.84

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