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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,174.99, 3,254.69 and 1,883.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,174.99, 3,254.69 and 1,883.50 is: 2,818.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,174.99 : 3,254.69 = 1,883.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,174.99/3,254.69 = 1,883.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,174.99x = 3,254.69 × 1,883.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,174.99x = 6,130,205.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,130,205.19/2,174.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,818.50

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