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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,176.25, 3,268.20 and 1,621.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,176.25, 3,268.20 and 1,621.11 is: 2,434.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,176.25 : 3,268.20 = 1,621.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,176.25/3,268.20 = 1,621.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,176.25x = 3,268.20 × 1,621.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,176.25x = 5,298,111.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,298,111.70/2,176.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,434.52

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