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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,176.04, 3,001.68 and 1,389.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,176.04, 3,001.68 and 1,389.20 is: 1,916.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,176.04 : 3,001.68 = 1,389.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,176.04/3,001.68 = 1,389.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,176.04x = 3,001.68 × 1,389.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,176.04x = 4,169,933.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,169,933.86/2,176.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,916.29

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