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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,175.24, 3,236.69 and 2,167.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,175.24, 3,236.69 and 2,167.95 is: 3,225.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,175.24 : 3,236.69 = 2,167.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,175.24/3,236.69 = 2,167.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,175.24x = 3,236.69 × 2,167.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,175.24x = 7,016,971.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,016,971.25/2,175.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,225.84

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