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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,175.27, 3,260.28 and 1,003.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,175.27, 3,260.28 and 1,003.68 is: 1,504.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,175.27 : 3,260.28 = 1,003.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,175.27/3,260.28 = 1,003.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,175.27x = 3,260.28 × 1,003.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,175.27x = 3,272,277.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,272,277.83/2,175.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,504.31

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