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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,175.14, 3,259.26 and 1,295.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,175.14, 3,259.26 and 1,295.48 is: 1,941.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,175.14 : 3,259.26 = 1,295.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,175.14/3,259.26 = 1,295.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,175.14x = 3,259.26 × 1,295.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,175.14x = 4,222,289.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,222,289.85/2,175.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,941.16

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