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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,174.97, 3,000.27 and 1,376.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,174.97, 3,000.27 and 1,376.84 is: 1,899.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,174.97 : 3,000.27 = 1,376.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,174.97/3,000.27 = 1,376.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,174.97x = 3,000.27 × 1,376.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,174.97x = 4,130,876.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,130,876.75/2,174.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,899.28

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