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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,176.22, 3,260.06 and 1,628.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,176.22, 3,260.06 and 1,628.86 is: 2,440.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,176.22 : 3,260.06 = 1,628.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,176.22/3,260.06 = 1,628.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,176.22x = 3,260.06 × 1,628.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,176.22x = 5,310,181.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,310,181.33/2,176.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,440.09

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