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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,175.73, 3,264.68 and 1,396.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,175.73, 3,264.68 and 1,396.15 is: 2,094.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,175.73 : 3,264.68 = 1,396.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,175.73/3,264.68 = 1,396.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,175.73x = 3,264.68 × 1,396.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,175.73x = 4,557,976.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,557,976.00/2,175.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,094.92

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