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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,174.97, 3,001.41 and 1,230.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,174.97, 3,001.41 and 1,230.76 is: 1,698.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,174.97 : 3,001.41 = 1,230.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,174.97/3,001.41 = 1,230.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,174.97x = 3,001.41 × 1,230.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,174.97x = 3,694,015.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,694,015.37/2,174.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,698.42

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