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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,174.95, 3,001.81 and 1,291.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,174.95, 3,001.81 and 1,291.24 is: 1,782.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,174.95 : 3,001.81 = 1,291.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,174.95/3,001.81 = 1,291.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,174.95x = 3,001.81 × 1,291.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,174.95x = 3,876,042.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,876,042.14/2,174.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,782.13

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