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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,175.20, 3,002.88 and 1,291.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,175.20, 3,002.88 and 1,291.28 is: 1,782.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,175.20 : 3,002.88 = 1,291.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,175.20/3,002.88 = 1,291.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,175.20x = 3,002.88 × 1,291.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,175.20x = 3,877,558.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,877,558.89/2,175.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,782.62

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