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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,175.42, 2,997.09 and 1,785

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,175.42, 2,997.09 and 1,785 is: 2,459.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,175.42 : 2,997.09 = 1,785 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,175.42/2,997.09 = 1,785/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,175.42x = 2,997.09 × 1,785
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,175.42x = 5,349,805.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,349,805.65/2,175.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,459.21

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