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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,176.25, 3,260.59 and 1,134.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,176.25, 3,260.59 and 1,134.65 is: 1,700.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,176.25 : 3,260.59 = 1,134.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,176.25/3,260.59 = 1,134.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,176.25x = 3,260.59 × 1,134.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,176.25x = 3,699,633.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,699,633.76/2,176.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,700.01

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