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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,175.48, 3,002.40 and 1,291.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,175.48, 3,002.40 and 1,291.50 is: 1,782.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,175.48 : 3,002.40 = 1,291.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,175.48/3,002.40 = 1,291.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,175.48x = 3,002.40 × 1,291.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,175.48x = 3,877,599.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,877,599.60/2,175.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,782.41

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