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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,174.76, 3,262.96 and 943.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,174.76, 3,262.96 and 943.03 is: 1,414.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,174.76 : 3,262.96 = 943.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,174.76/3,262.96 = 943.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,174.76x = 3,262.96 × 943.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,174.76x = 3,077,067.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,077,067.19/2,174.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,414.90

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