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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,174.64, 3,257.34 and 1,005.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,174.64, 3,257.34 and 1,005.60 is: 1,506.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,174.64 : 3,257.34 = 1,005.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,174.64/3,257.34 = 1,005.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,174.64x = 3,257.34 × 1,005.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,174.64x = 3,275,581.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,275,581.10/2,174.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,506.26

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