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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,175.01, 3,005.36 and 1,704.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,175.01, 3,005.36 and 1,704.19 is: 2,354.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,175.01 : 3,005.36 = 1,704.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,175.01/3,005.36 = 1,704.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,175.01x = 3,005.36 × 1,704.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,175.01x = 5,121,704.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,121,704.46/2,175.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,354.80

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