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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,174.85, 3,261.81 and 1,004.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,174.85, 3,261.81 and 1,004.52 is: 1,506.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,174.85 : 3,261.81 = 1,004.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,174.85/3,261.81 = 1,004.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,174.85x = 3,261.81 × 1,004.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,174.85x = 3,276,553.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,276,553.38/2,174.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,506.57

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