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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,176.32, 3,003.32 and 1,292.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,176.32, 3,003.32 and 1,292.85 is: 1,784.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,176.32 : 3,003.32 = 1,292.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,176.32/3,003.32 = 1,292.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,176.32x = 3,003.32 × 1,292.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,176.32x = 3,882,835.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,882,835.80/2,176.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,784.13

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