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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,175.03, 3,258.45 and 1,830.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,175.03, 3,258.45 and 1,830.60 is: 2,742.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,175.03 : 3,258.45 = 1,830.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,175.03/3,258.45 = 1,830.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,175.03x = 3,258.45 × 1,830.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,175.03x = 5,964,918.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,964,918.57/2,175.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,742.45

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