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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,174.62, 3,002.32 and 1,676.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,174.62, 3,002.32 and 1,676.28 is: 2,314.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,174.62 : 3,002.32 = 1,676.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,174.62/3,002.32 = 1,676.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,174.62x = 3,002.32 × 1,676.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,174.62x = 5,032,728.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,032,728.97/2,174.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,314.30

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