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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,175.47, 3,003.71 and 1,337.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,175.47, 3,003.71 and 1,337.29 is: 1,846.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,175.47 : 3,003.71 = 1,337.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,175.47/3,003.71 = 1,337.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,175.47x = 3,003.71 × 1,337.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,175.47x = 4,016,817.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,016,817.15/2,175.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,846.41

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