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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,175.84, 3,263.76 and 1,790.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,175.84, 3,263.76 and 1,790.28 is: 2,685.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,175.84 : 3,263.76 = 1,790.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,175.84/3,263.76 = 1,790.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,175.84x = 3,263.76 × 1,790.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,175.84x = 5,843,044.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,843,044.25/2,175.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,685.42

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