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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,174.99, 3,009.39 and 1,895.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,174.99, 3,009.39 and 1,895.81 is: 2,623.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,174.99 : 3,009.39 = 1,895.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,174.99/3,009.39 = 1,895.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,174.99x = 3,009.39 × 1,895.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,174.99x = 5,705,216.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,705,216.61/2,174.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,623.11

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