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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,215.04, 3,320.73 and 1,174.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,215.04, 3,320.73 and 1,174.41 is: 1,760.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,215.04 : 3,320.73 = 1,174.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,215.04/3,320.73 = 1,174.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,215.04x = 3,320.73 × 1,174.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,215.04x = 3,899,898.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,899,898.52/2,215.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,760.65

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