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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,176.18, 3,005.25 and 1,859.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,176.18, 3,005.25 and 1,859.59 is: 2,568.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,176.18 : 3,005.25 = 1,859.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,176.18/3,005.25 = 1,859.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,176.18x = 3,005.25 × 1,859.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,176.18x = 5,588,532.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,588,532.85/2,176.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,568.05

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