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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,175.12, 3,005.28 and 1,736.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,175.12, 3,005.28 and 1,736.28 is: 2,398.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,175.12 : 3,005.28 = 1,736.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,175.12/3,005.28 = 1,736.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,175.12x = 3,005.28 × 1,736.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,175.12x = 5,218,007.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,218,007.56/2,175.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,398.95

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