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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,176.26, 3,003.12 and 1,232.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,176.26, 3,003.12 and 1,232.16 is: 1,700.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,176.26 : 3,003.12 = 1,232.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,176.26/3,003.12 = 1,232.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,176.26x = 3,003.12 × 1,232.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,176.26x = 3,700,324.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,700,324.34/2,176.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,700.31

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