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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,790.19, 4,185.28 and 2,174.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,790.19, 4,185.28 and 2,174.35 is: 3,261.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,790.19 : 4,185.28 = 2,174.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,790.19/4,185.28 = 2,174.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,790.19x = 4,185.28 × 2,174.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,790.19x = 9,100,279.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,100,279.36/2,790.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,261.53

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