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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,175.17, 3,002.85 and 1,676.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,175.17, 3,002.85 and 1,676.70 is: 2,314.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,175.17 : 3,002.85 = 1,676.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,175.17/3,002.85 = 1,676.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,175.17x = 3,002.85 × 1,676.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,175.17x = 5,034,878.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,034,878.60/2,175.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,314.71

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