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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,175.27, 3,001.41 and 1,336.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,175.27, 3,001.41 and 1,336.11 is: 1,843.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,175.27 : 3,001.41 = 1,336.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,175.27/3,001.41 = 1,336.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,175.27x = 3,001.41 × 1,336.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,175.27x = 4,010,213.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,010,213.92/2,175.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,843.55

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