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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,175.48, 3,001.76 and 1,231.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,175.48, 3,001.76 and 1,231.02 is: 1,698.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,175.48 : 3,001.76 = 1,231.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,175.48/3,001.76 = 1,231.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,175.48x = 3,001.76 × 1,231.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,175.48x = 3,695,226.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,695,226.60/2,175.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,698.58

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