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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,175.56, 3,265.74 and 1,204.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,175.56, 3,265.74 and 1,204.04 is: 1,807.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,175.56 : 3,265.74 = 1,204.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,175.56/3,265.74 = 1,204.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,175.56x = 3,265.74 × 1,204.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,175.56x = 3,932,081.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,932,081.59/2,175.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,807.39

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