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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,176.44, 3,265.68 and 1,604.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,176.44, 3,265.68 and 1,604.04 is: 2,406.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,176.44 : 3,265.68 = 1,604.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,176.44/3,265.68 = 1,604.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,176.44x = 3,265.68 × 1,604.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,176.44x = 5,238,281.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,238,281.35/2,176.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,406.81

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