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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,175.09, 3,260.01 and 1,003.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,175.09, 3,260.01 and 1,003.46 is: 1,503.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,175.09 : 3,260.01 = 1,003.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,175.09/3,260.01 = 1,003.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,175.09x = 3,260.01 × 1,003.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,175.09x = 3,271,277.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,271,277.10/2,175.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,503.98

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