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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,174.70, 3,263.43 and 1,252.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,174.70, 3,263.43 and 1,252.07 is: 1,878.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,174.70 : 3,263.43 = 1,252.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,174.70/3,263.43 = 1,252.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,174.70x = 3,263.43 × 1,252.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,174.70x = 4,086,026.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,086,026.48/2,174.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,878.89

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