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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,100.33, 3,152.16 and 1,175.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,100.33, 3,152.16 and 1,175.72 is: 1,764.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,100.33 : 3,152.16 = 1,175.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,100.33/3,152.16 = 1,175.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,100.33x = 3,152.16 × 1,175.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,100.33x = 3,706,041.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,706,041.79/2,100.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,764.50

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