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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,175.69, 3,002.91 and 1,389.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,175.69, 3,002.91 and 1,389.60 is: 1,917.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,175.69 : 3,002.91 = 1,389.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,175.69/3,002.91 = 1,389.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,175.69x = 3,002.91 × 1,389.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,175.69x = 4,172,843.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,172,843.74/2,175.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,917.94

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