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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,175.48, 3,261.63 and 1,396.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,175.48, 3,261.63 and 1,396.36 is: 2,093.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,175.48 : 3,261.63 = 1,396.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,175.48/3,261.63 = 1,396.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,175.48x = 3,261.63 × 1,396.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,175.48x = 4,554,409.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,554,409.67/2,175.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,093.52

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