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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,364.13, 3,261.42 and 2,174.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,364.13, 3,261.42 and 2,174.59 is: 2,999.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,364.13 : 3,261.42 = 2,174.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,364.13/3,261.42 = 2,174.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,364.13x = 3,261.42 × 2,174.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,364.13x = 7,092,251.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,092,251.32/2,364.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,999.94

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