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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,175.61, 3,002.49 and 1,231.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,175.61, 3,002.49 and 1,231.40 is: 1,699.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,175.61 : 3,002.49 = 1,231.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,175.61/3,002.49 = 1,231.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,175.61x = 3,002.49 × 1,231.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,175.61x = 3,697,266.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,697,266.19/2,175.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,699.42

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