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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,176.18, 3,003.51 and 1,292.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,176.18, 3,003.51 and 1,292.47 is: 1,783.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,176.18 : 3,003.51 = 1,292.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,176.18/3,003.51 = 1,292.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,176.18x = 3,003.51 × 1,292.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,176.18x = 3,881,943.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,881,943.91/2,176.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,783.84

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