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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,176.26, 2,999.88 and 1,733.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,176.26, 2,999.88 and 1,733.46 is: 2,389.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,176.26 : 2,999.88 = 1,733.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,176.26/2,999.88 = 1,733.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,176.26x = 2,999.88 × 1,733.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,176.26x = 5,200,171.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,200,171.98/2,176.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,389.50

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