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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,176.43, 3,002.75 and 1,232.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,176.43, 3,002.75 and 1,232.13 is: 1,699.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,176.43 : 3,002.75 = 1,232.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,176.43/3,002.75 = 1,232.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,176.43x = 3,002.75 × 1,232.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,176.43x = 3,699,781.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,699,781.44/2,176.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,699.93

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