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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,176.40, 3,004.12 and 1,390.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,176.40, 3,004.12 and 1,390.45 is: 1,919.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,176.40 : 3,004.12 = 1,390.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,176.40/3,004.12 = 1,390.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,176.40x = 3,004.12 × 1,390.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,176.40x = 4,177,064.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,177,064.19/2,176.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,919.25

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