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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,175.60, 3,001.13 and 1,377.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,175.60, 3,001.13 and 1,377.46 is: 1,900.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,175.60 : 3,001.13 = 1,377.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,175.60/3,001.13 = 1,377.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,175.60x = 3,001.13 × 1,377.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,175.60x = 4,133,936.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,133,936.53/2,175.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,900.14

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