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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,174.61, 3,261.51 and 1,004.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,174.61, 3,261.51 and 1,004.57 is: 1,506.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,174.61 : 3,261.51 = 1,004.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,174.61/3,261.51 = 1,004.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,174.61x = 3,261.51 × 1,004.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,174.61x = 3,276,398.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,276,398.79/2,174.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,506.66

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