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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,175.14, 3,002.64 and 1,390.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,175.14, 3,002.64 and 1,390.22 is: 1,919.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,175.14 : 3,002.64 = 1,390.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,175.14/3,002.64 = 1,390.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,175.14x = 3,002.64 × 1,390.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,175.14x = 4,174,330.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,174,330.18/2,175.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,919.11

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