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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,174.72, 3,000.94 and 1,230.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,174.72, 3,000.94 and 1,230.46 is: 1,697.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,174.72 : 3,000.94 = 1,230.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,174.72/3,000.94 = 1,230.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,174.72x = 3,000.94 × 1,230.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,174.72x = 3,692,526.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,692,526.05/2,174.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,697.94

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