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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,175.63, 3,001.24 and 1,377.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,175.63, 3,001.24 and 1,377.60 is: 1,900.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,175.63 : 3,001.24 = 1,377.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,175.63/3,001.24 = 1,377.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,175.63x = 3,001.24 × 1,377.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,175.63x = 4,134,501.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,134,501.34/2,175.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,900.37

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