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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,175.30, 3,257.42 and 1,200.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,175.30, 3,257.42 and 1,200.33 is: 1,797.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,175.30 : 3,257.42 = 1,200.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,175.30/3,257.42 = 1,200.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,175.30x = 3,257.42 × 1,200.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,175.30x = 3,909,972.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,909,972.95/2,175.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,797.44

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