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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,175.14, 3,255.41 and 1,785.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,175.14, 3,255.41 and 1,785.12 is: 2,671.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,175.14 : 3,255.41 = 1,785.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,175.14/3,255.41 = 1,785.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,175.14x = 3,255.41 × 1,785.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,175.14x = 5,811,301.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,811,301.96/2,175.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,671.70

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