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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,124.26, 3,180.68 and 1,732.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,124.26, 3,180.68 and 1,732.65 is: 2,594.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,124.26 : 3,180.68 = 1,732.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,124.26/3,180.68 = 1,732.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,124.26x = 3,180.68 × 1,732.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,124.26x = 5,511,005.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,511,005.20/2,124.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,594.32

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