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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,175.32, 3,262.44 and 1,350.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,175.32, 3,262.44 and 1,350.56 is: 2,025.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,175.32 : 3,262.44 = 1,350.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,175.32/3,262.44 = 1,350.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,175.32x = 3,262.44 × 1,350.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,175.32x = 4,406,120.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,406,120.97/2,175.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,025.50

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