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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,175.33, 3,002.37 and 1,291.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,175.33, 3,002.37 and 1,291.62 is: 1,782.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,175.33 : 3,002.37 = 1,291.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,175.33/3,002.37 = 1,291.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,175.33x = 3,002.37 × 1,291.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,175.33x = 3,877,921.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,877,921.14/2,175.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,782.68

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