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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,175.13, 3,263.01 and 1,006.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,175.13, 3,263.01 and 1,006.30 is: 1,509.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,175.13 : 3,263.01 = 1,006.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,175.13/3,263.01 = 1,006.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,175.13x = 3,263.01 × 1,006.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,175.13x = 3,283,566.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,283,566.96/2,175.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,509.60

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