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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,175.28, 3,260.76 and 1,062.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,175.28, 3,260.76 and 1,062.76 is: 1,593.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,175.28 : 3,260.76 = 1,062.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,175.28/3,260.76 = 1,062.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,175.28x = 3,260.76 × 1,062.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,175.28x = 3,465,405.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,465,405.30/2,175.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,593.08

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