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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,175.74, 3,001.03 and 1,389.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,175.74, 3,001.03 and 1,389.43 is: 1,916.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,175.74 : 3,001.03 = 1,389.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,175.74/3,001.03 = 1,389.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,175.74x = 3,001.03 × 1,389.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,175.74x = 4,169,721.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,169,721.39/2,175.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,916.46

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