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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,174.72, 3,002.47 and 1,511.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,174.72, 3,002.47 and 1,511.33 is: 2,086.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,174.72 : 3,002.47 = 1,511.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,174.72/3,002.47 = 1,511.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,174.72x = 3,002.47 × 1,511.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,174.72x = 4,537,704.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,537,704.19/2,174.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,086.57

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