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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,175.94, 3,005.30 and 1,433.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,175.94, 3,005.30 and 1,433.22 is: 1,979.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,175.94 : 3,005.30 = 1,433.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,175.94/3,005.30 = 1,433.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,175.94x = 3,005.30 × 1,433.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,175.94x = 4,307,256.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,307,256.07/2,175.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,979.49

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