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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,175.45, 3,247.25 and 1,869.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,175.45, 3,247.25 and 1,869.27 is: 2,790.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,175.45 : 3,247.25 = 1,869.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,175.45/3,247.25 = 1,869.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,175.45x = 3,247.25 × 1,869.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,175.45x = 6,069,991.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,069,991.68/2,175.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,790.22

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