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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,174.72, 3,275.70 and 1,980.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,174.72, 3,275.70 and 1,980.92 is: 2,983.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,174.72 : 3,275.70 = 1,980.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,174.72/3,275.70 = 1,980.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,174.72x = 3,275.70 × 1,980.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,174.72x = 6,488,899.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,488,899.64/2,174.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,983.79

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