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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,176.02, 3,003.54 and 1,325.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,176.02, 3,003.54 and 1,325.58 is: 1,829.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,176.02 : 3,003.54 = 1,325.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,176.02/3,003.54 = 1,325.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,176.02x = 3,003.54 × 1,325.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,176.02x = 3,981,432.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,981,432.55/2,176.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,829.69

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