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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,175.07, 3,001.23 and 1,230.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,175.07, 3,001.23 and 1,230.76 is: 1,698.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,175.07 : 3,001.23 = 1,230.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,175.07/3,001.23 = 1,230.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,175.07x = 3,001.23 × 1,230.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,175.07x = 3,693,793.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,693,793.83/2,175.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,698.24

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