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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,174.64, 3,247.50 and 2,062.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,174.64, 3,247.50 and 2,062.32 is: 3,079.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,174.64 : 3,247.50 = 2,062.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,174.64/3,247.50 = 2,062.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,174.64x = 3,247.50 × 2,062.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,174.64x = 6,697,384.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,697,384.20/2,174.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,079.77

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