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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,175.92, 3,003.24 and 1,337.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,175.92, 3,003.24 and 1,337.06 is: 1,845.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,175.92 : 3,003.24 = 1,337.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,175.92/3,003.24 = 1,337.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,175.92x = 3,003.24 × 1,337.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,175.92x = 4,015,512.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,015,512.07/2,175.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,845.43

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