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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,173.76, 3,257.69 and 1,001.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,173.76, 3,257.69 and 1,001.19 is: 1,500.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,173.76 : 3,257.69 = 1,001.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,173.76/3,257.69 = 1,001.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,173.76x = 3,257.69 × 1,001.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,173.76x = 3,261,554.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,261,554.82/2,173.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,500.42

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