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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,175.86, 3,261.20 and 1,252.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,175.86, 3,261.20 and 1,252.06 is: 1,876.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,175.86 : 3,261.20 = 1,252.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,175.86/3,261.20 = 1,252.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,175.86x = 3,261.20 × 1,252.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,175.86x = 4,083,218.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,083,218.07/2,175.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,876.60

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