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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,175.62, 3,003.87 and 1,921.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,175.62, 3,003.87 and 1,921.60 is: 2,653.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,175.62 : 3,003.87 = 1,921.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,175.62/3,003.87 = 1,921.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,175.62x = 3,003.87 × 1,921.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,175.62x = 5,772,247.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,772,247.55/2,175.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,653.16

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