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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,175.48, 3,001.45 and 1,231.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,175.48, 3,001.45 and 1,231.18 is: 1,698.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,175.48 : 3,001.45 = 1,231.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,175.48/3,001.45 = 1,231.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,175.48x = 3,001.45 × 1,231.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,175.48x = 3,695,325.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,695,325.21/2,175.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,698.62

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