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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,175.96, 3,001.62 and 1,476.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,175.96, 3,001.62 and 1,476.12 is: 2,036.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,175.96 : 3,001.62 = 1,476.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,175.96/3,001.62 = 1,476.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,175.96x = 3,001.62 × 1,476.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,175.96x = 4,430,751.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,430,751.31/2,175.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,036.23

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