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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,176.03, 3,003.23 and 1,232.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,176.03, 3,003.23 and 1,232.11 is: 1,700.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,176.03 : 3,003.23 = 1,232.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,176.03/3,003.23 = 1,232.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,176.03x = 3,003.23 × 1,232.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,176.03x = 3,700,309.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,700,309.72/2,176.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,700.49

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