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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,176.24, 3,003.19 and 1,232.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,176.24, 3,003.19 and 1,232.02 is: 1,700.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,176.24 : 3,003.19 = 1,232.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,176.24/3,003.19 = 1,232.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,176.24x = 3,003.19 × 1,232.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,176.24x = 3,699,990.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,699,990.14/2,176.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,700.18

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