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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,215.02, 3,323.10 and 1,174.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,215.02, 3,323.10 and 1,174.37 is: 1,761.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,215.02 : 3,323.10 = 1,174.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,215.02/3,323.10 = 1,174.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,215.02x = 3,323.10 × 1,174.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,215.02x = 3,902,561.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,902,561.47/2,215.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,761.86

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