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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,175.39, 3,261.14 and 1,004.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,175.39, 3,261.14 and 1,004.81 is: 1,506.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,175.39 : 3,261.14 = 1,004.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,175.39/3,261.14 = 1,004.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,175.39x = 3,261.14 × 1,004.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,175.39x = 3,276,804.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,276,804.75/2,175.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,506.31

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