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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,175.95, 3,003.19 and 1,292.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,175.95, 3,003.19 and 1,292.24 is: 1,783.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,175.95 : 3,003.19 = 1,292.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,175.95/3,003.19 = 1,292.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,175.95x = 3,003.19 × 1,292.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,175.95x = 3,880,842.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,880,842.25/2,175.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,783.52

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