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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,174.98, 3,263.38 and 941.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,174.98, 3,263.38 and 941.74 is: 1,413.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,174.98 : 3,263.38 = 941.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,174.98/3,263.38 = 941.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,174.98x = 3,263.38 × 941.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,174.98x = 3,073,255.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,073,255.48/2,174.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,413.00

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