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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,175.10, 3,001.77 and 1,230.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,175.10, 3,001.77 and 1,230.53 is: 1,698.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,175.10 : 3,001.77 = 1,230.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,175.10/3,001.77 = 1,230.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,175.10x = 3,001.77 × 1,230.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,175.10x = 3,693,767.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,693,767.42/2,175.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,698.21

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