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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,174.86, 3,256.98 and 1,133.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,174.86, 3,256.98 and 1,133.38 is: 1,697.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,174.86 : 3,256.98 = 1,133.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,174.86/3,256.98 = 1,133.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,174.86x = 3,256.98 × 1,133.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,174.86x = 3,691,395.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,691,395.99/2,174.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,697.30

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